Sunakhala - Banapur, Khordha

Sunakhala is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Balugaon and around 57 km from Khordha . Nachuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunakhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunakhala is 408189. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sunakhala 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.

Population of Sunakhala

According to the 2011 Census, Sunakhala village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 615 males and 617 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.75%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 70.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunakhala

Sunakhala 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 Sunakhala

Public transport in the Sunakhala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangadharpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Sunakhala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sunakhala is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunakhala

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

Health Facilities in Sunakhala

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

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