Sirida - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Sirida is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Kashinagara and around 28 km from Paralakhemundi. Siali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirida is 414536. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sirida

According to the 2011 Census, Sirida village had a total population of 273 people, including 141 males and 132 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 4.93%, with male literacy at 7.96% and female literacy at 1.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirida

Sirida 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 Sirida

Sirida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Sirida is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sirida is about 28 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 Sirida

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

Health Facilities in Sirida

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

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