Singipur - Buguda, Ganjam

Singipur is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Karachuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singipur is 410370. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Singipur

According to the 2011 Census, Singipur village had a total population of 539 people, including 286 males and 253 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.88%, with male literacy at 54.25% and female literacy at 36.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Singipur

Singipur 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 Singipur

Singipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Singipur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Singipur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singipur

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

Health Facilities in Singipur

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

FAQs about Singipur