Sanjharia - Lephripara, Sundargarh
Sanjharia is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanjharia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanjharia is 383653. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 770012 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Sanjharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sanjharia
According to the 2011 Census, Sanjharia village had a total population of 55 people, including 30 males and 25 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Literate Population | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 21 | 9 | 12 |
Nearby Villages of Sanjharia
Sanjharia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sanjharia
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sanjharia.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Sanjharia is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sanjharia is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sanjharia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sanjharia 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 Sanjharia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sanjharia 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 Sanjharia
Where is Sanjharia located?
Sanjharia village is located in Lephripara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sanjharia?
The Gram Panchayat of Sanjharia is Rajbahal.
What is the pincode of Sanjharia?
The pincode of Sanjharia is 770012.
What is the population of Sanjharia?
Sanjharia had a total population of 55, including 30 males and 25 females.
How many households are there in Sanjharia?
Sanjharia had 15 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sanjharia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanjharia was 73.91%. Male literacy was 80.77% and female literacy was 65.00%.