Sukhanala - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Sukhanala is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Buchukupara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhanala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhanala is 384236. The village covers a total geographical area of 569 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sukhanala

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhanala village had a total population of 897 people, including 466 males and 431 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.78%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 61.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 825.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhanala

Sukhanala 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 Sukhanala

Sukhanala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Sukhanala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sukhanala is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhanala

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

Health Facilities in Sukhanala

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

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