Sulahi - Kirmira, Jharsuguda

Sulahi is a village situated in the Kirmira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Laikera and around 22 km from Jharsuguda. Sulehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulahi is 381148. The village covers a total geographical area of 1024 hectares and falls under the 768202 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sulahi

As per Census 2011, Sulahi village has a total population of 1,751 people, consisting of 836 males and 915 females. The village has 411 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,313 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 945 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,751836915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1718883
Scheduled Castes (SC)313161152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945415530
Literate Population1,313666647
Illiterate Population438170268

Nearby Villages of Sulahi

Sulahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MednipurSouth-East1.91 km
MangaradihiSouth-East1.99 km
ChakbudaWest2.06 km
KabangaSouth-West2.45 km
DhengurjorEast2.49 km
PandermalWest2.51 km
BhaunraNorth-East3.16 km
KinjirmaNorth3.18 km
KhapurikhandaNorth-West3.25 km
RengalbudNorth-West3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sulahi

Sulahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panpali, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Sulahi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sulahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sulahi

Where is Sulahi located?

Sulahi village is located in Kirmira Tehsil, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sulahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sulahi is Sulehi.

What is the pincode of Sulahi?

The pincode of Sulahi is 768202.

What is the population of Sulahi?

Sulahi has a total population of 1,751, including 836 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Sulahi?

There are 411 households in Sulahi.

What is the literacy rate in Sulahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sulahi is 74.99%. Male literacy is 79.67% and female literacy is 70.71%.