Sovapata - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Sovapata is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sovapata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sovapata is 397465. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 754110 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Sovapata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sovapata

As per Census 2011, Sovapata village has a total population of 186 people, consisting of 86 males and 100 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 130 literate and 56 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sovapata are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sovapata

Sovapata 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 Sovapata

Sovapata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sovapata is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sovapata

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

Health Facilities in Sovapata

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

FAQs about Sovapata