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

As per Census 2011, Sirida village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 141 males and 132 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population273141132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502822
Scheduled Tribes (ST)272140132
Literate Population1192
Illiterate Population262132130

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarathinaidupettaNorth-East0.74 km
PapayapetaSouth1.17 km
MadhusudanpurWest2.01 km
RamaypettaSouth2.12 km
RajapurSouth-West2.40 km
TamaradaSouth-East2.42 km
KoratamSouth2.50 km
KollaNorth2.56 km
SanyasipettaSouth-West2.98 km
HaripurWest3.00 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sirida

Where is Sirida located?

Sirida village is located in Kasinagar Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sirida?

The Gram Panchayat of Sirida is Siali.

What is the pincode of Sirida?

The pincode of Sirida is 761206.

What is the population of Sirida?

Sirida has a total population of 273, including 141 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Sirida?

There are 53 households in Sirida.

What is the literacy rate in Sirida?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sirida is 4.03%. Male literacy is 6.38% and female literacy is 1.52%.