Sanpokhari Village - Bisra, Sundargarh

Sanpokhari is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bisra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanpokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanpokhari is 384541. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Sanpokhari 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 Sanpokhari

As per Census 2011, Sanpokhari village has a total population of 405 people, consisting of 198 males and 207 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanpokhari

Sanpokhari 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 Sanpokhari

Sanpokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bisra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sanpokhari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sanpokhari is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanpokhari

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

Health Facilities in Sanpokhari

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

FAQs about Sanpokhari