Sahala - Kukudakhandi, Ganjam

Sahala is a village situated in the Kukudakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Golanthara and around 35 km from Chatrapur. Sihala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahala is 412640. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sahala

According to the 2011 Census, Sahala village had a total population of 2,131 people, including 1,097 males and 1,034 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.52%, with male literacy at 48.02% and female literacy at 32.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 807, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahala

Sahala 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 Sahala

Sahala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Sahala is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Sahala is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahala

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

Health Facilities in Sahala

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

FAQs about Sahala