Sirigida - Talcher, Angul

Sirigida is a village situated in the Talcher tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Talcher Sadar and around 35 km from Anugul . Gurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirigida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirigida is 403977. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sirigida

According to the 2011 Census, Sirigida village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 630 males and 560 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.91%, with male literacy at 68.28% and female literacy at 48.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirigida

Sirigida 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 Sirigida

Sirigida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Sirigida is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Sirigida 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 Sirigida

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

Health Facilities in Sirigida

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

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