Sanakarlakot - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Sanakarlakot is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Karmegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanakarlakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanakarlakot is 424219. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Sanakarlakot

According to the 2011 Census, Sanakarlakot village had a total population of 710 people, including 379 males and 331 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.79%, with male literacy at 61.77% and female literacy at 20.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanakarlakot

Sanakarlakot 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 Sanakarlakot

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sanakarlakot. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Sanakarlakot is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sanakarlakot is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanakarlakot

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

Health Facilities in Sanakarlakot

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

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