Sankendudihi - Lahunipara, Sundargarh
Sankendudihi is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kaleiposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankendudihi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankendudihi is 384825. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Sankendudihi 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 Sankendudihi
Sankendudihi 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dhamanadarha | South-East | 1.03 km |
| San-rengalbeda | East | 1.13 km |
| Rangalbeda | North | 1.21 km |
| Kardahudi | North-West | 1.52 km |
| Kendudihi | South-West | 1.79 km |
| Tetengagilla | North | 1.81 km |
| Kaleiposh | South | 2.41 km |
| Basubahal | South | 2.53 km |
| Sanbasubahal | East | 2.75 km |
| Arjunchuan | East | 2.84 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sankendudihi
Public transport in the Sankendudihi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 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 Sankendudihi is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sankendudihi is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sankendudihi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sankendudihi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sankendudihi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sankendudihi 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 Sankendudihi
Where is Sankendudihi located?
Sankendudihi village is located in Lahunipara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankendudihi?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankendudihi is Kaleiposh.
What is the pincode of Sankendudihi?
The pincode of Sankendudihi is 770040.