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

As per Census 2011, Singipur village has a total population of 6,424 people, consisting of 3,223 males and 3,201 females. The village has 1,354 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 838 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,932 literate and 2,492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 442 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,4243,2233,201
Child Population (0–6 yrs)838432406
Scheduled Castes (SC)442201241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population3,9322,2671,665
Illiterate Population2,4929561,536

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)
KansamariNorth-West1.32 km
HarinaNorth-East2.30 km
BijayaadikandapurNorth-East2.31 km
PhasigudaSouth2.35 km
DharmapurWest2.37 km
KhandadeuliNorth-West2.44 km
MoulabhanajaSouth-East2.53 km
SunakhandiNorth2.55 km
KhairapadarNorth2.87 km
NuagadaEast2.96 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 Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 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 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Singipur

Where is Singipur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Singipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Singipur is Pochilima.

What is the pincode of Singipur?

The pincode of Singipur is 761014.

What is the population of Singipur?

Singipur has a total population of 6,424, including 3,223 males and 3,201 females.

How many households are there in Singipur?

There are 1,354 households in Singipur.

What is the literacy rate in Singipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singipur is 61.21%. Male literacy is 70.34% and female literacy is 52.01%.