Sihini - Belpara, Balangir

Sihini is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sihini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihini is 420973. The village covers a total geographical area of 709 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sihini

According to the 2011 Census, Sihini village had a total population of 1,524 people, including 775 males and 749 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.36%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 53.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihini

Sihini 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 Sihini

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sihini. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Sihini is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Sihini is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihini

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

Health Facilities in Sihini

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

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