Singharpur - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Singharpur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Baghamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singharpur is 381015. The village covers a total geographical area of 582 hectares and falls under the 768219 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Singharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Singharpur village had a total population of 964 people, including 506 males and 458 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 63.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Singharpur

Singharpur 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 Singharpur

Public transport in the Singharpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Daghora, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Singharpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Singharpur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singharpur

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

Health Facilities in Singharpur

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

FAQs about Singharpur