Siha - Darpan, Jajpur

Siha is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Badachana and around 69 km from Jajapur . Siha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siha is 401608. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 755044 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 70 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 Barchana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siha

According to the 2011 Census, Siha village had a total population of 1,418 people, including 741 males and 677 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.70%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 65.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Public transport in the Siha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barithengarh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Siha is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Siha is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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