Sundhal - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Sundhal is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Gorumahisani and around 104 km from Baripada. Badmouda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundhal is 387731. The village covers a total geographical area of 642 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sundhal

According to the 2011 Census, Sundhal village had a total population of 2,487 people, including 1,222 males and 1,265 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.21%, with male literacy at 67.45% and female literacy at 45.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 949.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundhal

Sundhal 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 Sundhal

Public transport in the Sundhal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Sundhal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sundhal is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundhal

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

Health Facilities in Sundhal

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

FAQs about Sundhal