Sakua - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Sakua is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barsahi and around 30 km from Baripada. Sialighaty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakua is 390627. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 757025 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sakua

According to the 2011 Census, Sakua village had a total population of 1,227 people, including 661 males and 566 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.83%, with male literacy at 74.91% and female literacy at 59.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakua

Sakua 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 Sakua

Public transport in the Sakua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sakua is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sakua is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakua

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

Health Facilities in Sakua

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

FAQs about Sakua