Sundarkani - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Sundarkani is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Pallikanta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundarkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundarkani is 397339. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Sundarkani 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 Sundarkani

According to the 2011 Census, Sundarkani village had a total population of 195 people, including 98 males and 97 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.56%, with male literacy at 86.05% and female literacy at 79.07%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundarkani

Sundarkani 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 Sundarkani

Sundarkani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Sundarkani is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sundarkani 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 Sundarkani

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

Health Facilities in Sundarkani

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

FAQs about Sundarkani