Sankulaguja Village - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Sankulaguja is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from Bisra and around 150 km from Sundargarh. Urmei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankulaguja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankulaguja is 384462. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Sankulaguja

As per Census 2011, Sankulaguja village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 165 males and 171 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sankulaguja are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sankulaguja

Sankulaguja 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 Sankulaguja

Sankulaguja 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 Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Sankulaguja is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sankulaguja is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankulaguja

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

Health Facilities in Sankulaguja

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

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