Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Sandhamulla, Beguniapada, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 1, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Sandhamulla, Beguniapada, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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Sandhamula (also spelled Shandhamula), a village and Gram Panchayat headquarters in the Beguniapada block of Ganjam district, Odisha .

Sandhamula is a large village that serves as the headquarters for the Sandhamula Gram Panchayat, which administers several other villages in the region, including Salabana and Rahada .

📋 Overview & Demographics (2011 Census)

The table below provides a summary of Sandhamula’s key statistics based on the 2011 Census. Note: There is a slight variation in the reported total population (1982 vs. 2006) across different sources. The figures from the detailed census data are presented below .

Feature	Details
Location	Ganjam District, Odisha
Sub-District (Tehsil)	Kodala
Block (Panchayat Samiti)	Beguniapada
Gram Panchayat	Sandhamula
Pincode	761035
Total Area	288.36 hectares
Total Population (2011)	1,982 people
Male Population	978 (49.3%)
Female Population	1,004 (50.7%)
Sex Ratio	1,027 females per 1,000 males
Households	457
Scheduled Castes (SC)	400 (20.2% of population)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	12 (0.6% of population)
Literacy Rate	54.2% (Male: 68.9%	Female: 39.8%)
Child Population (0-6)	288 (Boys: 136	Girls: 152)
Constituencies	Assembly: Kabisuryanagar	Parliament: Aska
Nearest Town	Kodala (28 km away)

🏛️ Administrative Role: Sandhamula Gram Panchayat

Sandhamula is not just a village; it is also the headquarters for the Sandhamula Gram Panchayat . This Gram Panchayat is one of the 23 Gram Panchayats in the Beguniapada block and administers several villages in the region .

Village Name	Population (approx.)	Key Details
Shandhamula / Sandhamula	1,982	Main village & GP Headquarters
Salabana	1,174	Located 22 km from Kodala town
Rahada	783	–
Krushnasara	Information not available	–
Champakiari	Information not available	–
Bariahetta	Information not available	–
Khasua	Information not available	–

🏫 Amenities and Infrastructure

Sandhamula has several basic amenities available within the village, though some higher educational and advanced medical facilities are available in nearby towns .

Facility	Status in Sandhamula
Education	Has government Primary and Middle schools within the village. A private pre-primary school is in Angargaon. A government senior secondary school is in Beguniapada .
Healthcare	A Primary Health Centre (PHC) is available less than 5 km away. Primary Health Sub-Centres are located in nearby villages like Burijhuri and Chandanapur .
Electricity	Electricity supply is available .
Water	Treated tap water is available year-round, along with uncovered wells, hand pumps, and borewells. There is no drainage system in the village .
Postal Service	A post office is available in the village; the pincode is 761035 .
Transport	Private bus service is available in the village. Public bus service is available within 5-10 km. Autos, tractors, and cycle rickshaws are also available. The nearest railway station is more than 10 km away .
Communication	Landline and mobile coverage are available. An internet centre is not available within 10 km .

Agricultural Feature	Details
Total Irrigated Area	212.55 hectares
Irrigation Sources	Canals (5.3 hectares) and Lakes/Tanks (14.68 hectares) are the main sources. The remaining area is irrigated through other sources .
Total Sown Area	212.55 hectares

Category	Names & Details (with Approx. Distance)
ATMs	Axis Bank ATM, Beguniyapada (4.8 km); SBI ATM, Beruanbadi (11.1 km)
Cinema	Laxmi Takies, Beguniyapada (4.7 km)
Temples	Om Maa Kali Temple, Chingudikhole (0.5 km); Jagannath Temple, Mathabarida (1.8 km); Brahmeswara Temple, Mathabarida (1.9 km)
Restaurants	Kedar Fast Food Center, Beguniyapada (4.5 km); Maa Narayani Restaurant, Beguniyapada (4.6 km); Gopal Restaurant, Beguniyapada (4.6 km)
Colleges	Janata Vigyan Mahavidyalaya, Ambathapalli (4.1 km); L N Degree College, Kodala (9.1 km)
Bus Stops	Beera Jagannathpur Sasan (4.1 km); Kodala Bus Stand (8.9 km)

📋 Overview & Demographics (2011 Census)

🏛️ Administrative Role: Sandhamula Gram Panchayat

🏫 Amenities and Infrastructure

🌾 Agriculture & Irrigation

📞 Nearby Amenities & Services

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