Sudarekha - Nimapada, Puri

Sudarekha is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Tampalo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sudarekha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sudarekha is 409005. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sudarekha

According to the 2011 Census, Sudarekha village had a total population of 160 people, including 78 males and 82 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.82%, with male literacy at 89.19% and female literacy at 64.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Sudarekha

Sudarekha 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 Sudarekha

Sudarekha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Sudarekha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sudarekha is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sudarekha

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

Health Facilities in Sudarekha

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

FAQs about Sudarekha