Sandalamkucha - Lahunipara, Sundargarh
Sandalamkucha is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kudheikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandalamkucha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandalamkucha is 384887. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Sandalamkucha 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.
Nearby Villages of Sandalamkucha
Sandalamkucha 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Deodebapur | West | 0.99 km |
| Ganighasa | South-West | 2.12 km |
| Sanghatital | West | 2.14 km |
| Dalamkucha | South | 2.37 km |
| Ghatital | West | 2.42 km |
| Gaganaposh | North-East | 2.84 km |
| Pratappur | North-West | 3.09 km |
| Sanbasubahal | West | 3.12 km |
| Arjunchuan | North-West | 3.55 km |
| Guhaldihi | South-West | 3.67 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sandalamkucha
Public transport in the Sandalamkucha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sandalamkucha is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sandalamkucha is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sandalamkucha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sandalamkucha 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sandalamkucha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sandalamkucha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sandalamkucha
Where is Sandalamkucha located?
Sandalamkucha village is located in Lahunipara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sandalamkucha?
The Gram Panchayat of Sandalamkucha is Kudheikela.
What is the pincode of Sandalamkucha?
The pincode of Sandalamkucha is 770040.