Sekhapada - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Sekhapada is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Maliguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekhapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhapada is 423790. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sekhapada

According to the 2011 Census, Sekhapada village had a total population of 174 people, including 93 males and 81 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.02%, with male literacy at 57.89% and female literacy at 36.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekhapada

Sekhapada 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 Sekhapada

Sekhapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Sekhapada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sekhapada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekhapada

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

Health Facilities in Sekhapada

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

FAQs about Sekhapada