Sanamatikana - Kashipur, Rayagada

Sanamatikana is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Tikiri and around 52 km from Rayagada . Naktiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanamatikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanamatikana is 426103. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Sanamatikana

According to the 2011 Census, Sanamatikana village had a total population of 1,066 people, including 550 males and 516 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.37%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 25.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 865.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanamatikana

Sanamatikana 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 Sanamatikana

Sanamatikana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Sanamatikana is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sanamatikana is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanamatikana

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

Health Facilities in Sanamatikana

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

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