Suhagpur - Kakatpur, Puri

Suhagpur is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Suhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suhagpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suhagpur is 409109. The village covers a total geographical area of 605 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Suhagpur 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 Suhagpur

According to the 2011 Census, Suhagpur village had a total population of 4,957 people, including 2,531 males and 2,426 females, living in 1,255 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.21%, with male literacy at 88.39% and female literacy at 73.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Suhagpur

Suhagpur 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 Suhagpur

Public transport in the Suhagpur 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 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Suhagpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Suhagpur is about 65 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 Suhagpur

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

Health Facilities in Suhagpur

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

FAQs about Suhagpur