Sukala - Satyabadi, Puri

Sukala is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sukal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukala is 409700. The village covers a total geographical area of 703 hectares and falls under the 752014 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sukala

According to the 2011 Census, Sukala village had a total population of 4,436 people, including 2,239 males and 2,197 females, living in 1,066 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.54%, with male literacy at 90.96% and female literacy at 80.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukala

Sukala 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 Sukala

Sukala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Sukala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukala

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

Health Facilities in Sukala

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

FAQs about Sukala