Sainkula - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Sainkula is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Khunta and around 47 km from Baripada. Sainkula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sainkula is 390974. The village covers a total geographical area of 526 hectares and falls under the 757102 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sainkula

As per Census 2011, Sainkula village has a total population of 2,466 people, consisting of 1,234 males and 1,232 females. The village has 717 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,577 literate and 889 illiterate residents. Additionally, 725 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 217 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sainkula

Sainkula 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 Sainkula

Sainkula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Sainkula is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sainkula is about 47 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 Sainkula

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

Health Facilities in Sainkula

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

FAQs about Sainkula