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

As per Census 2011, Similia village has a total population of 248 people, consisting of 124 males and 124 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 210 literate and 38 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population248124124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266
Literate Population210107103
Illiterate Population381721

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MalipadiSouth0.67 km
BirabhadraNorth-West0.69 km
PatalasingWest0.94 km
GilapadiEast1.05 km
NiladriNorth1.06 km
LakshmisagarNorth-East1.34 km
BadanapangaSouth-East1.36 km
SanabankamuhanSouth-West1.61 km
KhadisingaNorth-East1.70 km
BankamuhanSouth1.71 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Similia

Where is Similia located?

Similia village is located in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Similia?

The Gram Panchayat of Similia is Ranjit.

What is the pincode of Similia?

The pincode of Similia is 756120.

What is the population of Similia?

Similia has a total population of 248, including 124 males and 124 females.

How many households are there in Similia?

There are 60 households in Similia.

What is the literacy rate in Similia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Similia is 84.68%. Male literacy is 86.29% and female literacy is 83.06%.