Singhiya - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Singhiya is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Sindhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singhiya is 436125. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.35 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Singhiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Singhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Singhiya village had a total population of 615 people, including 309 males and 306 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.40%, with male literacy at 86.64% and female literacy at 68.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Singhiya

Singhiya 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 Singhiya

Singhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Singhiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Singhiya is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singhiya

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

Health Facilities in Singhiya

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

FAQs about Singhiya