Sandhamala - Banapur, Khordha
Sandhamala is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhamala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhamala is 408317. The village covers a total geographical area of 1131 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Sandhamala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chilika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sandhamala
Sandhamala 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dayanajhari | South | 1.95 km |
| Khelamunda | South-East | 2.32 km |
| Beruanbadi | North-East | 2.39 km |
| Baramula | South-West | 2.47 km |
| Bharatapur | South | 2.87 km |
| Biharipur | South | 3.41 km |
| Ayatapur | South | 3.57 km |
| Chakadapathar | East | 3.64 km |
| Mohanpur | South | 3.74 km |
| Karadapalli | South-East | 3.80 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sandhamala
Public transport in the Sandhamala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Sandhamala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sandhamala is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sandhamala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sandhamala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Sandhamala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sandhamala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Sandhamala
Where is Sandhamala located?
Sandhamala village is located in Banapur Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sandhamala?
The Gram Panchayat of Sandhamala is Deogaon.
What is the pincode of Sandhamala?
The pincode of Sandhamala is 752031.