Sukhpali - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Sukhpali is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Lahunipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhpali is 384870. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Sukhpali 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 Sukhpali

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhpali village had a total population of 573 people, including 299 males and 274 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.67%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 75.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhpali

Sukhpali 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 Sukhpali

Public transport in the Sukhpali is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sukhpali is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sukhpali is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhpali

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

Health Facilities in Sukhpali

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

FAQs about Sukhpali