Similia - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Similia is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Ranjit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Similia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Similia is 394577. The village covers a total geographical area of 33 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Bhandaripokhari 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 248 people, including 124 males and 124 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.98%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 87.29%.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Similia. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Similia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Similia is about 27 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 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:

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