Similia - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Similia is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Sorisiapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Similia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Similia is 402769. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Tangi is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Similia

According to the 2011 Census, Similia village had a total population of 340 people, including 173 males and 167 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.96%, with male literacy at 88.24% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Similia

Similia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bada Padagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tangi to Similia is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Similia is about 31 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:

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:

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