Singiri - Nilagiri, Balasore

Singiri is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nilagiri and around 22 km from Baleshwar. Machhua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singiri is 393100. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Singiri

As per Census 2011, Singiri village has a total population of 682 people, consisting of 347 males and 335 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Singiri

Singiri 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 Singiri

Singiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balasore, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Singiri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Singiri is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singiri

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

Health Facilities in Singiri

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

FAQs about Singiri