Sipura - Baliapal, Balasore

Sipura is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Singla and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Kunduli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sipura is 392281. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 756080 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sipura

According to the 2011 Census, Sipura village had a total population of 686 people, including 373 males and 313 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.21%, with male literacy at 93.62% and female literacy at 77.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population686373313
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844440
Scheduled Castes (SC)432230202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population519308211
Illiterate Population16765102

Nearby Villages of Sipura

Sipura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GumundaSouth-East1.41 km
IndipadaNorth-East1.57 km
GotadihaNorth1.74 km
AgarpadaNorth-West1.82 km
NuaganWest2.12 km
PanasaNorth2.26 km
KalabudhiSouth-West2.73 km
PahanaNorth2.74 km
BhanopurNorth-East3.01 km
SaudihiSouth-East3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sipura

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sipura. The nearest railway station is Rupsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Sipura is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Sipura is about 40 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 Sipura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sipura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sipura

Where is Sipura located?

Sipura village is located in Baliapal Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sipura?

The Gram Panchayat of Sipura is Kunduli.

What is the pincode of Sipura?

The pincode of Sipura is 756080.

What is the population of Sipura?

Sipura had a total population of 686, including 373 males and 313 females.

How many households are there in Sipura?

Sipura had 144 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sipura was 86.21%. Male literacy was 93.62% and female literacy was 77.29%.