Sandhigada - Raikia, Kandhamal
Sandhigada is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhigada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhigada is 417663. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sandhigada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sandhigada
Sandhigada 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kakarabadi | North-East | 1.04 km |
| Ghatikhariguda | North-East | 1.74 km |
| Peruju | South-West | 2.53 km |
| Sikripadar | West | 2.60 km |
| Badagada | North-West | 2.71 km |
| Genja | South | 2.85 km |
| Ranaba | North-East | 2.99 km |
| Hatigada | South-East | 3.60 km |
| Barada | North | 4.08 km |
| Kanasaru | North-West | 4.19 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sandhigada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sandhigada. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Sandhigada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Sandhigada is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sandhigada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sandhigada 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 Sandhigada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sandhigada 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 Sandhigada
Where is Sandhigada located?
Sandhigada village is located in Raikia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sandhigada?
The Gram Panchayat of Sandhigada is Ranaba.
What is the pincode of Sandhigada?
The pincode of Sandhigada is 762101.