Sidhra - Sohela, Bargarh

Sidhra is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Melchhamunda and around 50 km from Bargarh. Kalangapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhra is 380158. The village covers a total geographical area of 541 hectares and falls under the 768034 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Sidhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sidhra

According to the 2011 Census, Sidhra village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 740 males and 748 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.21%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 63.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidhra

Sidhra 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 Sidhra

Sidhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Sidhra is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Sidhra 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 Sidhra

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

Health Facilities in Sidhra

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

FAQs about Sidhra