Sorisapodar - Similiguda, Koraput

Sorisapodar is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Pottangi and around 45 km from Koraput. Sorispadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorisapodar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorisapodar is 430005. The village covers a total geographical area of 724 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sorisapodar 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 Sorisapodar

As per Census 2011, Sorisapodar village has a total population of 1,926 people, consisting of 893 males and 1,033 females. The village has 498 households and a sex ratio of 1,156 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 1,462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,036 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sorisapodar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sorisapodar

Sorisapodar 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 Sorisapodar

Sorisapodar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Damanjodi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Sorisapodar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sorisapodar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorisapodar

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

Health Facilities in Sorisapodar

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

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