Similia - Banki, Cuttack
Similia is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Brahmapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Similia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Similia is 398946. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 754008 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Banki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bilitentulia | South-West | 0.97 km |
| Ambajit | East | 1.09 km |
| Bhedadal | North-East | 1.35 km |
| Naranpur | South | 1.87 km |
| Singhabil | East | 2.03 km |
| Gopa | West | 2.08 km |
| Pathapur | South-West | 2.19 km |
| Anuary | West | 2.67 km |
| Brahmapura | South-East | 2.78 km |
| Ramachandarapur | East | 2.91 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Similia
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Similia. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Similia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Similia is about 69 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 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Similia
Where is Similia located?
Similia village is located in Banki Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Similia?
The Gram Panchayat of Similia is Brahmapur.
What is the pincode of Similia?
The pincode of Similia is 754008.