Singipur - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Singipur is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kadua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singipur is 410460. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Bhanjanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Singipur

According to the 2011 Census, Singipur village had a total population of 1,654 people, including 872 males and 782 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.89%, with male literacy at 72.19% and female literacy at 52.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,651.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Singipur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Singipur is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 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