Similia - Simulia, Balasore

Similia is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Similia and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Maitapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Similia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Similia is 394214. The village covers a total geographical area of 10 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Similia 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 Similia

According to the 2011 Census, Similia village had a total population of 761 people, including 364 males and 397 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 72.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Similia

Similia 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 Similia

Similia 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 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Similia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Similia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Similia

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

Health Facilities in Similia

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

FAQs about Similia