Sapanchua - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Sapanchua is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Baripada Sadar and around 16 km from Baripada. Rangamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sapanchua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapanchua is 389099. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 757001 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sapanchua

According to the 2011 Census, Sapanchua village had a total population of 510 people, including 252 males and 258 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 73.87% and female literacy at 62.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Sapanchua

Sapanchua 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 Sapanchua

Public transport in the Sapanchua is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sapanchua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sapanchua is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sapanchua

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

Health Facilities in Sapanchua

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

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