Saskela - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Saskela is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 192 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sasyakela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saskela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saskela is 384942. The village covers a total geographical area of 603 hectares and falls under the 770041 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

Saskela 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 Saskela

According to the 2011 Census, Saskela village had a total population of 2,027 people, including 1,038 males and 989 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 53.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,222.

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

Nearby Villages of Saskela

Saskela 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 Saskela

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Saskela. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Saskela is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Saskela is about 192 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saskela

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

Health Facilities in Saskela

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

FAQs about Saskela