Singipur - Khaira, Balasore

Singipur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Khaira and around 75 km from Baleshwar. Jhinkiria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singipur is 393668. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Singipur

According to the 2011 Census, Singipur village had a total population of 415 people, including 217 males and 198 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 69.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Singipur

Singipur 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 Singipur

Singipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Singipur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Singipur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singipur

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

Health Facilities in Singipur

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

FAQs about Singipur