Sunariposi - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Sunariposi is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Patana and around 72 km from Kendujhar. Machhagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunariposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunariposi is 385846. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Sunariposi

According to the 2011 Census, Sunariposi village had a total population of 236 people, including 121 males and 115 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 84.47% and female literacy at 65.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunariposi

Sunariposi 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 Sunariposi

Sunariposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Sunariposi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Sunariposi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunariposi

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

Health Facilities in Sunariposi

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

FAQs about Sunariposi