Singipur - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Singipur is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Mahandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singipur is 412063. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Chhatrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Singipur

As per Census 2011, Singipur village has a total population of 845 people, consisting of 418 males and 427 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 543 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population845418427
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844737
Scheduled Castes (SC)543269274
Literate Population447270177
Illiterate Population398148250

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BahulagamSouth-East1.02 km
KhurigamNorth-West1.25 km
MahanadapurSouth-West1.46 km
BiripurSouth1.99 km
BarangaEast2.24 km
BadamadhapurNorth-East2.26 km
PaliamaWest2.36 km
RukunigamSouth-East2.44 km
KarataliSouth3.25 km
PadmabatiSouth-West3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singipur

Singipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Singipur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Singipur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Singipur

Where is Singipur located?

Singipur village is located in Chhatrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Singipur is Mahandpur.

What is the pincode of Singipur?

The pincode of Singipur is 761026.

What is the population of Singipur?

Singipur has a total population of 845, including 418 males and 427 females.

How many households are there in Singipur?

There are 190 households in Singipur.

What is the literacy rate in Singipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singipur is 52.90%. Male literacy is 64.59% and female literacy is 41.45%.