Sobhaput - Nandapur, Koraput

Sobhaput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Padua and around 90 km from Koraput. Panthulung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sobhaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sobhaput is 429724. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Sobhaput

According to the 2011 Census, Sobhaput village had a total population of 502 people, including 270 males and 232 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.87%, with male literacy at 68.49% and female literacy at 10.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Sobhaput

Sobhaput 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 Sobhaput

Public transport in the Sobhaput is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padua, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Sobhaput is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sobhaput is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sobhaput

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

Health Facilities in Sobhaput

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

FAQs about Sobhaput