Singipur - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Singipur is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Patapur and around 58 km from Chatrapur. Pochilima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singipur is 412456. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 761014 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Hinjili 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 6,424 people, including 3,223 males and 3,201 females, living in 1,354 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.39%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 59.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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 Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Singipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Singipur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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