Shishakani - Titlagarh, Balangir

Shishakani is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Banjipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shishakani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shishakani is 421593. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Shishakani 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 Shishakani

According to the 2011 Census, Shishakani village had a total population of 261 people, including 129 males and 132 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.52%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Shishakani

Shishakani 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 Shishakani

Public transport in the Shishakani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikir, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Shishakani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Shishakani is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shishakani

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

Health Facilities in Shishakani

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

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