Sule - Phiringia, Kandhamal
Sule is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phiringia and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Samarbandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sule village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sule is 416251. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 762011 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Sule village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sule
According to the 2011 Census, Sule village had a total population of 122 people, including 60 males and 62 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 8.41%, with male literacy at 13.21% and female literacy at 3.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 122 | 60 | 62 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 95 | 50 | 45 |
| Literate Population | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Illiterate Population | 113 | 53 | 60 |
Nearby Villages of Sule
Sule is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sule
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sule.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Sule is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Sule is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sule
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sule village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sule
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sule village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sule
Where is Sule located?
Sule village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sule?
The Gram Panchayat of Sule is Samarbandha.
What is the pincode of Sule?
The pincode of Sule is 762011.
What is the population of Sule?
Sule had a total population of 122, including 60 males and 62 females.
How many households are there in Sule?
Sule had 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sule?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sule was 8.41%. Male literacy was 13.21% and female literacy was 3.70%.