Sunajharia - Kolabira, Jharsuguda

Sunajharia is a village situated in the Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolabira and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Kelendamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunajharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunajharia is 381246. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sunajharia 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 Sunajharia

According to the 2011 Census, Sunajharia village had a total population of 297 people, including 139 males and 158 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.41%, with male literacy at 69.84% and female literacy at 55.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunajharia

Sunajharia 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 Sunajharia

Sunajharia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panpali, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Sunajharia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Sunajharia is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunajharia

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

Health Facilities in Sunajharia

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

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