Saintala - Saintala, Balangir

Saintala is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Saintala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saintala is 421078. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Saintala

According to the 2011 Census, Saintala village had a total population of 7,083 people, including 3,332 males and 3,751 females, living in 1,677 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.59%, with male literacy at 76.17% and female literacy at 67.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,099, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,458.

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

Nearby Villages of Saintala

Saintala 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 Saintala

Saintala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Saintala is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Saintala 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 Saintala

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

Health Facilities in Saintala

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

FAQs about Saintala