Sepaiput - Pottangi, Koraput

Sepaiput is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Maliput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sepaiput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sepaiput is 430022. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Sepaiput 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 Sepaiput

According to the 2011 Census, Sepaiput village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 601 males and 566 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.98%, with male literacy at 59.75% and female literacy at 42.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 749.

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

Nearby Villages of Sepaiput

Sepaiput 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 Sepaiput

Sepaiput is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Sepaiput is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sepaiput is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sepaiput

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

Health Facilities in Sepaiput

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

FAQs about Sepaiput