Siha - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Siha is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Erasama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siha is 397371. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Siha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siha

According to the 2011 Census, Siha village had a total population of 929 people, including 455 males and 474 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.59%, with male literacy at 97.58% and female literacy at 93.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Siha

Siha 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 Siha

Siha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Siha is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Siha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siha

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

Health Facilities in Siha

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

FAQs about Siha