Similijore - Kantamal, Boudh

Similijore is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Kantamal and around 87 km from Baudh. Baragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Similijore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Similijore is 417774. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 762017 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Similijore

As per Census 2011, Similijore village has a total population of 464 people, consisting of 224 males and 240 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 266 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Similijore

Similijore 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 Similijore

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Similijore. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Similijore is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Similijore is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Similijore

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

Health Facilities in Similijore

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

FAQs about Similijore