Sunari - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Sunari is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Sunari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunari is 381029. The village covers a total geographical area of 807 hectares and falls under the 768234 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sunari

According to the 2011 Census, Sunari village had a total population of 1,247 people, including 632 males and 615 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.74%, with male literacy at 85.82% and female literacy at 65.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 527.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunari

Sunari 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 Sunari

Sunari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belpahar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Sunari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Sunari 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 Sunari

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

Health Facilities in Sunari

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

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