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

As per Census 2011, Siripur village has a total population of 222 people, consisting of 117 males and 105 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 170 literate and 52 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Siripur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population222117105
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population17010466
Illiterate Population521339

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaghamundaNorth-West1.23 km
BaharkudaWest1.39 km
LuniabindhaWest1.79 km
HarasapadaEast1.89 km
KalighadiNorth-West1.97 km
PahilundiNorth-West2.34 km
JankiaNorth2.50 km
KaduaWest2.53 km
GadasahiNorth-East2.76 km
BedhatandulaNorth-West2.78 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Siripur

Where is Siripur located?

Siripur village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siripur?

The Gram Panchayat of Siripur is Achutipur.

What is the pincode of Siripur?

The pincode of Siripur is 756047.

What is the population of Siripur?

Siripur has a total population of 222, including 117 males and 105 females.

How many households are there in Siripur?

There are 66 households in Siripur.

What is the literacy rate in Siripur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siripur is 76.58%. Male literacy is 88.89% and female literacy is 62.86%.