Sunakera village, Banapur block | Pincode 752031

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PUSPAMITRA KHUNTIA

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LGD code: 408487
Pincode: 752031
Post office: Banpur (Khorda)
Population: 1,253
Households: 245
Literacy rate: 74.5%
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 406

Census 2011 · in context

How Sunakera compares

By population, Sunakera ranks #23 of 237 villages in Banapur mandal.

Literacy rate

74.5%

+6.9% vs mandal average

Sunakera: 74.5%
Banapur mandal: 67.6%
Khordha district: 77.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

873

−120 vs mandal average

Sunakera: 873
Banapur mandal: 993

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.3 vs mandal average

Sunakera: 5.1
Banapur mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Sunakera at a glance

Sunakera is a village of 1,253 people in 245 households (Census 2011) in Banapur block, Khordha district, Odisha, the 23rd-largest of 237 villages in Banapur block. Literacy is 75%, 7 points above the block average of 68% and the sex ratio is 873 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 752031, served by Banpur (Khorda) post office; the LGD village code is 408487. The sarpanch is PUSPAMITRA KHUNTIA, and the village votes in Surada assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nilamani Bisoyi. The population is estimated at 1,477 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sunakera · this village	1,253	75%	—
Nandapur · Balugaon	2,015	81%	—
Aleidihapatana · Balugaon	689	86%	—
Bandhamundei · Banapur	675	79%	—
Dolamundei · Balugaon	635	71%	—
Saranai · Balugaon	580	72%	—
Mangarajpur · Balugaon	552	79%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sunakera

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BANAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 2
Distance to district HQ (km): 75
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Nandapur
Total area (ha): 38
Irrigated area (ha): 19.13
Forest area (ha): 0.25

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Sunakera

LGD code: 408487
Pincode: 752031
Post office: Banpur (Khorda)
Population (Census 2011): 1,253
Population (projected 2026): 1,477
Households: 245
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 873
Literacy rate: 74.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Aska
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Surada
Member of Parliament: Anita Subhadarshini
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nilamani Bisoyi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PUSPAMITRA KHUNTIA
Block / Mandal: Banapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Khordha district level

Then & Now

Sunakera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,253

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,477

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

245

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

289

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,253Census 2011
Households: 245Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 873 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4772026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2892026 projection
Active job cards: 68,112MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 18,430MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 810NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 85.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Khordha district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Khordha district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Khordha district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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Panic in Odisha's coastal villages as seawater enters farmland

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Rain pain continues for southern Odisha

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

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Panic in Odisha's coastal villages as seawater enters farmland
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Rain pain continues for southern Odisha
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.com2 days ago
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrint3 days ago
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
The New Indian Express3 days ago

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People often ask about Sunakera

What is the pincode of Sunakera?

The pincode of Sunakera, Banapur block, Khordha district, Odisha is 752031. The post office is Banpur (Khorda).

Which post office delivers to Sunakera?

Mail for Sunakera is delivered through Banpur (Khorda) post office, pincode 752031, in Banapur block, Khordha district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sunakera located?

Sunakera is a village in Banapur block of Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Sunakera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sunakera village has a population of 1,253 across 245 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sunakera?

The current sarpanch of Sunakera gram panchayat is PUSPAMITRA KHUNTIA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sunakera in?

Sunakera falls under the Aska Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sunakera in?

Sunakera falls under the Surada assembly constituency (AC #129) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Sunakera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sunakera village is 74.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Sunakera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sunakera village is 873 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sunakera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sunakera, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sunakera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sunakera village is 408487.

How big is Sunakera compared to other villages in Banapur block?

Sunakera ranks 23 of 237 villages in Banapur block by Census 2011 population (1,253 residents).

Who is the MLA of Sunakera?

Sunakera falls under Surada assembly constituency (AC 129). The sitting MLA is Nilamani Bisoyi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Sunakera?

Sunakera is in Aska Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anita Subhadarshini (BJP).

What is the population of Sunakera in 2026?

Sunakera is estimated at 1,477 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,253 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sunakera in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Sunakera in Khordha district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Sunakera?

PUSPAMITRA KHUNTIA is the sarpanch of Sunakera gram panchayat, Banapur block. See the sarpanch list of Banapur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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