Sahana - Astaranga, Puri

Sahana is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chhuriana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahana is 409252. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sahana

As per Census 2011, Sahana village has a total population of 1,111 people, consisting of 575 males and 536 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 847 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahana

Sahana 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 Sahana

Public transport in the Sahana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Sahana is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sahana is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahana

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

Health Facilities in Sahana

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

FAQs about Sahana