Sunamal - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Sunamal is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ladugaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunamal is 424067. The village covers a total geographical area of 589 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Sunamal 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 Sunamal

According to the 2011 Census, Sunamal village had a total population of 1,786 people, including 882 males and 904 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.74%, with male literacy at 62.29% and female literacy at 33.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunamal

Sunamal 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 Sunamal

Sunamal 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 Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sunamal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sunamal is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunamal

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

Health Facilities in Sunamal

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

FAQs about Sunamal