Indian Village Directory

Saskela Village

Saskela is an inhabited village in Lahunipara Tahasil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 384942, the Census 2011 record lists 2,027 people in 497 households and the reported area is 603 hectares. The local references include Sashakela Gram Panchayat, Lahunipara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbil at about 69 km.

In short:

Saskela is a village in Lahunipara Tahasil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 384942 and 2,027 people in 497 households.

Village Code384942
Population2,027
Households497
Area603 hectares
Nearest TownBarbil

Detailed village profile

Saskela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,027 people, 603 hectares of reported area and Barbil as the nearest town reference for Saskela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Sundargarh
Tahasil Lahunipara
CD Block Lahunipara
Gram Panchayat Sashakela
  • Saskela falls under Lahunipara Tahasil in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 384942.
  • The record lists 2,027 people living in 497 households.
  • The reported village area is 603 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barbil.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Saskela
Census Village Code
384942
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Sundargarh
District Census Code
374
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lahunipara
Sub-district Census Code
02827
CD Block
Lahunipara
Gram Panchayat
Sashakela
Households
497
Population
2,027
Male Population
1,038
Female Population
989
Sex Ratio
952.79
Area
603 hectares
Area
6.03 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbil
Nearest Town Distance
69 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
770041
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 336.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.85% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 60.29% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Saskela in the official administrative record. Census village code 384942, Sashakela Gram Panchayat and Lahunipara CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
374
Sub-district Census Code
02827
Village Census Code
384942
CD Block Code
0045
Gram Panchayat Code
6
CD Block Name
Lahunipara
Gram Panchayat Name
Sashakela

Location and Distance

Barbil is the nearest town listed for Saskela, about 69 km away. Sundargarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 192 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lahunipara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Sundargarh
Distance from District Headquarter
192 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbil
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
69 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbil
Distance within State/UT
69 km
Nearest Town
Barbil
Distance from Nearest Town
69 km
Total Geographical Area
603 hectares
Area
6.03 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,027 people in 497 households, with 1,038 male residents and 989 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 3.85% and ST share is 60.29% for Saskela. Population density works out to about 336.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
497
Total Population
2,027
Male Population
1,038
Female Population
989
Sex Ratio
952.79
Average Household Size
4.08
SC Population
78
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
43
SC Population Share
3.85
ST Population
1,222
ST Male Population
611
ST Female Population
611
ST Population Share
60.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Saskela list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Saskela. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Saskela include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Saskela include mobile phone coverage, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Saskela include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Saskela is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Saskela show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Til and net sown area is 390.81 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Til
Forest Area In Hectares
20.63 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.16
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
172.39 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.01 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
390.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
390.81 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Saskela

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 770041 Sundargarh Lahunipara Barsuan Bonai Barsuan, Teh.bonai, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770041

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saskela village located?

Saskela is in Lahunipara Tahasil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Saskela village in?

Saskela village is in Sundargarh district.

Which state is Saskela village in?

Saskela village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Saskela under?

Saskela comes under Lahunipara Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Saskela?

The Census village code of Saskela is 384942.

Which Gram Panchayat is Saskela under?

Saskela is listed under Sashakela Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lahunipara.

What is the population of Saskela village?

The village record lists 2,027 people and 497 households for Saskela.

How many households are in Saskela village?

The village record lists 497 households for Saskela.

What is the male and female population of Saskela?

The record lists 1,038 male residents and 989 female residents for Saskela.

What is the sex ratio of Saskela village?

The sex ratio of Saskela is 952.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Saskela village?

The reported geographical area of Saskela is 603 hectares.

What is the population density of Saskela village?

The approximate population density of Saskela is 336.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Saskela?

The nearest town listed for Saskela is Barbil, about 69 km away.

How far is Saskela from the district headquarters?

Saskela is about 192 km from Sundargarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Saskela from the sub-district headquarters?

Saskela is about 30 km from Lahunipara, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Saskela?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Saskela.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Saskela?

For Saskela, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Til and net sown area is 390.81 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Saskela?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Saskela. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.