Sailo Village - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Sailo is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Tirtol and around 28 km from Jagatsinghapur . Sailo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sailo is 397548. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sailo

As per Census 2011, Sailo village has a total population of 1,909 people, consisting of 961 males and 948 females. The village has 422 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,554 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,909 961 948
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 169 92 77
Scheduled Castes (SC) 309 150 159
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 84 39 45
Literate Population 1,554 810 744
Illiterate Population 355 151 204

Nearby Villages of Sailo

Sailo 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
TalapadaNorth0.83 km
RaiganSouth-West1.13 km
MahisagothaSouth1.62 km
TeramanpurNorth-East1.67 km
KhuntalWest1.75 km
RahamaNorth-West1.88 km
SrichandanpurNorth2.00 km
JailoSouth-West2.04 km
NaliapalEast2.28 km
SarikhiSouth-West2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sailo

Sailo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Sailo is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sailo

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sailo

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sailo

Where is Sailo located?

Sailo village is located in Kujang Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sailo?

Sailo is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sailo?

The pincode of Sailo is 754140.

What is the population of Sailo?

Sailo has a total population of 1,909, including 961 males and 948 females.

How many households are there in Sailo?

There are 422 households in Sailo.

What is the literacy rate in Sailo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sailo is 81.40%. Male literacy is 84.29% and female literacy is 78.48%.