Sukutijhar - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Sukutijhar is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jenapur and around 60 km from Jajapur . Puranaboulamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukutijhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukutijhar is 401430. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sukutijhar

According to the 2011 Census, Sukutijhar village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 562 males and 530 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.60%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 74.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukutijhar

Sukutijhar 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 Sukutijhar

Sukutijhar 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 New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Sukutijhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Sukutijhar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukutijhar

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

Health Facilities in Sukutijhar

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

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