Sidhipalem - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Sidhipalem is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Parlakhemundi and around 9 km from Paralakhemundi. Katalakaitha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhipalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhipalem is 414633. The village covers a total geographical area of 434 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sidhipalem 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 Sidhipalem

According to the 2011 Census, Sidhipalem village had a total population of 408 people, including 212 males and 196 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.60%, with male literacy at 28.18% and female literacy at 16.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidhipalem

Sidhipalem 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 Sidhipalem

Public transport in the Sidhipalem is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Sidhipalem is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Sidhipalem is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sidhipalem

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

Health Facilities in Sidhipalem

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

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