Sumudi - Balipatna, Khordha

Sumudi is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Marthapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumudi is 407644. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sumudi

According to the 2011 Census, Sumudi village had a total population of 978 people, including 497 males and 481 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 64.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 485.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumudi

Sumudi 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 Sumudi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sumudi. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Sumudi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sumudi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumudi

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

Health Facilities in Sumudi

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

FAQs about Sumudi