Similikata - Kantamal, Boudh

Similikata is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Manamunda and around 70 km from Baudh. Dapala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Similikata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Similikata is 418126. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 762030 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Similikata 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 Similikata

As per Census 2011, Similikata village has a total population of 345 people, consisting of 163 males and 182 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,116 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Similikata

Similikata 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 Similikata

Public transport in the Similikata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Similikata is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Similikata is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Similikata

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

Health Facilities in Similikata

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

FAQs about Similikata