Sigarh - Pallahara, Angul

Sigarh is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Palalahada and around 104 km from Anugul . Seegarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sigarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sigarh is 403443. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Sigarh

According to the 2011 Census, Sigarh village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 709 males and 747 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.27%, with male literacy at 80.85% and female literacy at 62.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Sigarh

Sigarh 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 Sigarh

Sigarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Sigarh is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Sigarh is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sigarh

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

Health Facilities in Sigarh

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

FAQs about Sigarh