Sunpokhari - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Sunpokhari is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sapanchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunpokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunpokhari is 390769. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sunpokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Sunpokhari village had a total population of 496 people, including 242 males and 254 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.85%, with male literacy at 62.00% and female literacy at 40.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 491.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunpokhari

Sunpokhari 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 Sunpokhari

Sunpokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sunpokhari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sunpokhari is about 28 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 Sunpokhari

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

Health Facilities in Sunpokhari

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

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