Saplata - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Saplata is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bonaikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saplata village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saplata is 384986. The village covers a total geographical area of 1154 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.
Saplata 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 Saplata
As per Census 2011, Saplata village has a total population of 731 people, consisting of 344 males and 387 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 493 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 695 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saplata are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 731 | 344 | 387 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 168 | 89 | 79 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 695 | 326 | 369 |
| Literate Population | 238 | 134 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 493 | 210 | 283 |
Nearby Villages of Saplata
Saplata is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Saplata
Saplata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Saplata is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Saplata 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 Saplata
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saplata village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Saplata
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saplata village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Saplata
Where is Saplata located?
Saplata village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Saplata?
The Gram Panchayat of Saplata is Bonaikela.
What is the pincode of Saplata?
The pincode of Saplata is 770043.
What is the population of Saplata?
Saplata has a total population of 731, including 344 males and 387 females.
How many households are there in Saplata?
There are 173 households in Saplata.
What is the literacy rate in Saplata?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saplata is 32.56%. Male literacy is 38.95% and female literacy is 26.87%.