Sankusti - Kakatpur, Puri
Sankusti is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Patasundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankusti village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankusti is 409166. The village covers a total geographical area of 20 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Sankusti 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.
Nearby Villages of Sankusti
Sankusti is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sankusti
Public transport in the Sankusti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Sankusti is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sankusti is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sankusti
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankusti village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sankusti
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankusti village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sankusti
Where is Sankusti located?
Sankusti village is located in Kakatpur Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankusti?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankusti is Patasundarpur.
What is the pincode of Sankusti?
The pincode of Sankusti is 752108.