Siuni - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Siuni is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baradanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siuni is 424072. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 766028 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Siuni

According to the 2011 Census, Siuni village had a total population of 1,761 people, including 873 males and 888 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.90%, with male literacy at 76.07% and female literacy at 43.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 677.

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

Nearby Villages of Siuni

Siuni 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 Siuni

Siuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Siuni is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Siuni is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siuni

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

Health Facilities in Siuni

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

FAQs about Siuni