Sugal - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Sugal is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Suniti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sugal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sugal is 397021. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sugal 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 Sugal

As per Census 2011, Sugal village has a total population of 669 people, consisting of 327 males and 342 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 544 literate and 125 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sugal

Sugal 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 Sugal

Sugal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Sugal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sugal is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sugal

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

Health Facilities in Sugal

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

FAQs about Sugal