Sumandala - Kodala, Ganjam

Sumandala is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Sumandala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumandala is 411654. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 761035 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sumandala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kabisuryangar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sumandala

According to the 2011 Census, Sumandala village had a total population of 2,057 people, including 1,059 males and 998 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.91%, with male literacy at 75.72% and female literacy at 47.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sumandala

Sumandala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sumandala

Sumandala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Sumandala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sumandala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumandala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sumandala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sumandala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sumandala village are given below:

FAQs about Sumandala