Sole - Gurundia, Sundargarh

Sole is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sole village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sole is 384994. The village covers a total geographical area of 789 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Sole 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 Sole

According to the 2011 Census, Sole village had a total population of 1,053 people, including 534 males and 519 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.31%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 59.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 790.

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

Nearby Villages of Sole

Sole 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 Sole

Sole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Sole is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sole 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 Sole

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

Health Facilities in Sole

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

FAQs about Sole