Sukunabhata - Narala, Kalahandi

Sukunabhata is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Santpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukunabhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukunabhata is 422834. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sukunabhata 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 Sukunabhata

As per Census 2011, Sukunabhata village has a total population of 552 people, consisting of 281 males and 271 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukunabhata

Sukunabhata 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 Sukunabhata

Sukunabhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sukunabhata is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sukunabhata is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukunabhata

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

Health Facilities in Sukunabhata

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

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