Sendhpur - Banei, Sundargarh

Sendhpur is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Govindpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sendhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sendhpur is 385165. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Sendhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sendhpur village had a total population of 354 people, including 170 males and 184 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.59%, with male literacy at 93.63% and female literacy at 74.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Sendhpur

Sendhpur 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 Sendhpur

Sendhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sendhpur is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sendhpur is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sendhpur

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

Health Facilities in Sendhpur

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

FAQs about Sendhpur