Saplahara - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Saplahara is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 80 km from Bhawanipatna. Saplahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saplahara is 422605. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Saplahara 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 Saplahara

According to the 2011 Census, Saplahara village had a total population of 2,240 people, including 1,139 males and 1,101 females, living in 658 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.50%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 53.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Saplahara

Saplahara 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 Saplahara

Saplahara 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 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Saplahara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Saplahara 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 Saplahara

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

Health Facilities in Saplahara

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

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