Suhanpur - Kakatpur, Puri

Suhanpur 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. Suhagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suhanpur is 409132. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Suhanpur 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 Suhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Suhanpur village had a total population of 2,445 people, including 1,209 males and 1,236 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 91.30% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Suhanpur

Suhanpur 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 Suhanpur

Suhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Suhanpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Suhanpur 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 Suhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Suhanpur

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

FAQs about Suhanpur