Sasana - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Sasana is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Lanjura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sasana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasana is 397007. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sasana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sasana

According to the 2011 Census, Sasana village had a total population of 394 people, including 208 males and 186 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.26%, with male literacy at 71.01% and female literacy at 59.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasana

Sasana 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 Sasana

Sasana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Sasana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sasana is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasana

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

Health Facilities in Sasana

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

FAQs about Sasana