Sandhenkia - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Sandhenkia is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Fania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandhenkia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhenkia is 389902. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Sandhenkia

According to the 2011 Census, Sandhenkia village had a total population of 501 people, including 257 males and 244 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 77.39% and female literacy at 53.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandhenkia

Sandhenkia 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 Sandhenkia

Sandhenkia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Sandhenkia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Sandhenkia is about 22 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 Sandhenkia

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

Health Facilities in Sandhenkia

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

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