Sandungiriguda - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Sandungiriguda is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 80 km from Bhawanipatna. Teresinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandungiriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandungiriguda is 422422. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sandungiriguda

As per Census 2011, Sandungiriguda village has a total population of 1,036 people, consisting of 529 males and 507 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 661 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandungiriguda

Sandungiriguda 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 Sandungiriguda

Sandungiriguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Sandungiriguda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sandungiriguda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandungiriguda

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

Health Facilities in Sandungiriguda

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

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