Sialkhandhata - Bheden, Bargarh

Sialkhandhata is a village situated in the Bheden tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bheden and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Sial-khandahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sialkhandhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sialkhandhata is 380581. The village covers a total geographical area of 1241 hectares and falls under the 768115 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Sialkhandhata

As per Census 2011, Sialkhandhata village has a total population of 3,127 people, consisting of 1,597 males and 1,530 females. The village has 800 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,141 literate and 986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,000 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 876 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1271,5971,530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307152155
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,000500500
Scheduled Tribes (ST)876438438
Literate Population2,1411,259882
Illiterate Population986338648

Nearby Villages of Sialkhandhata

Sialkhandhata 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)
BhangkudEast2.29 km
SarangapaliSouth-West2.64 km
BudelbahalNorth-East2.95 km
TihikipaliSouth-East3.07 km
AkhidadarSouth3.22 km
HutumaWest3.31 km
KudopaliNorth3.49 km
BankigiridiWest3.83 km
KeshripaliSouth-East4.12 km
BalarangaSouth-West4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sialkhandhata

Sialkhandhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Bargarh to Sialkhandhata is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Sialkhandhata is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sialkhandhata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sialkhandhata

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

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

FAQs about Sialkhandhata

Where is Sialkhandhata located?

Sialkhandhata village is located in Bheden Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sialkhandhata?

The Gram Panchayat of Sialkhandhata is Sial-khandahata.

What is the pincode of Sialkhandhata?

The pincode of Sialkhandhata is 768115.

What is the population of Sialkhandhata?

Sialkhandhata has a total population of 3,127, including 1,597 males and 1,530 females.

How many households are there in Sialkhandhata?

There are 800 households in Sialkhandhata.

What is the literacy rate in Sialkhandhata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sialkhandhata is 68.47%. Male literacy is 78.84% and female literacy is 57.65%.