Sukuda - Bisra, Sundargarh

Sukuda is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Thetheiposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukuda is 384466. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Sukuda 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 Sukuda

As per Census 2011, Sukuda village has a total population of 693 people, consisting of 346 males and 347 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 355 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 383 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population693346347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885137
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376
Scheduled Tribes (ST)383197186
Literate Population355195160
Illiterate Population338151187

Nearby Villages of Sukuda

Sukuda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ArlaSouth-West1.38 km
AjeikelaNorth1.50 km
TheteiposhNorth-West2.13 km
SanbambuaWest2.62 km
SanbiringajharSouth-West2.74 km
JaraikelaSouth-East2.80 km
KhatangtoliNorth2.95 km
BadabamuaWest3.06 km
DhanapaliEast3.34 km
PardhanpaliEast3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sukuda

Sukuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sukuda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sukuda is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukuda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sukuda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sukuda

Where is Sukuda located?

Sukuda village is located in Bisra Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sukuda?

The Gram Panchayat of Sukuda is Thetheiposh.

What is the pincode of Sukuda?

The pincode of Sukuda is 770036.

What is the population of Sukuda?

Sukuda has a total population of 693, including 346 males and 347 females.

How many households are there in Sukuda?

There are 156 households in Sukuda.

What is the literacy rate in Sukuda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukuda is 51.23%. Male literacy is 56.36% and female literacy is 46.11%.