Siripur - Khaira, Balasore

Siripur is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Khaira and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Achutipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siripur is 393449. The village covers a total geographical area of 44 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Siripur 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 Siripur

According to the 2011 Census, Siripur village had a total population of 222 people, including 117 males and 105 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.63%, with male literacy at 98.11% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Siripur

Siripur 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 Siripur

Siripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Siripur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Siripur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siripur

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

Health Facilities in Siripur

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

FAQs about Siripur