Sandalaki - Panposh, Sundargarh

Sandalaki is a village situated in the Panposh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Biramitrapur and around 121 km from Sundargarh. Kacharu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandalaki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandalaki is 384353. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 770033 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sandalaki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Biramitrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sandalaki

According to the 2011 Census, Sandalaki village had a total population of 357 people, including 203 males and 154 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 759 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.75%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 55.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandalaki

Sandalaki 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 Sandalaki

Sandalaki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sandalaki is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sandalaki is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandalaki

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

Health Facilities in Sandalaki

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

FAQs about Sandalaki