Sialpala - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Sialpala is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 82 km from Bhawanipatna. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sialpala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sialpala is 422462. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sialpala

According to the 2011 Census, Sialpala village had a total population of 568 people, including 286 males and 282 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.30%, with male literacy at 71.84% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Sialpala

Sialpala 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 Sialpala

Sialpala 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 Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Sialpala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sialpala is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sialpala

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

Health Facilities in Sialpala

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

FAQs about Sialpala