Siso - Barang, Cuttack

Siso is a village situated in the Barang tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Cuttack Sadar and around 21 km from Cuttack. Harianta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siso village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siso is 400137. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 754003 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Siso

According to the 2011 Census, Siso village had a total population of 705 people, including 372 males and 333 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.17%, with male literacy at 92.54% and female literacy at 72.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population705372333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753738
Scheduled Castes (SC)19310489
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population524310214
Illiterate Population18162119

Nearby Villages of Siso

Siso 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)
BambiloNorth-East0.88 km
KaijangaEast1.01 km
BarajhariloSouth-West1.05 km
SundargramSouth1.41 km
SimolNorth1.47 km
MahuraNorth-East1.81 km
KhalorNorth-West1.89 km
WaujangNorth-East1.98 km
KurangsasanWest1.99 km
BagalpurSouth2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siso

Public transport in the Siso is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bani Bihar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Siso is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Siso is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siso

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Siso

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

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

FAQs about Siso

Where is Siso located?

Siso village is located in Barang Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siso?

The Gram Panchayat of Siso is Harianta.

What is the pincode of Siso?

The pincode of Siso is 754003.

What is the population of Siso?

Siso had a total population of 705, including 372 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Siso?

Siso had 185 households.

What is the literacy rate in Siso?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siso was 83.17%. Male literacy was 92.54% and female literacy was 72.54%.