Siju Village - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Siju is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Paradeep Lock and around 59 km from Jagatsinghapur . Kothi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siju is 397167. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Siju 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 Siju

As per Census 2011, Siju village has a total population of 1,531 people, consisting of 776 males and 755 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,195 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Siju

Siju 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 Siju

Siju is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bogada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Siju is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Siju is about 59 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 Siju

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

Health Facilities in Siju

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

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