Sinang - Narala, Kalahandi

Sinang is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Kesinga and around 55 km from Bhawanipatna. Gigina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sinang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sinang is 422321. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Sinang 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 Sinang

According to the 2011 Census, Sinang village had a total population of 842 people, including 431 males and 411 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.55%, with male literacy at 72.36% and female literacy at 52.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population842431411
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216259
Scheduled Castes (SC)298156142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)389197192
Literate Population451267184
Illiterate Population391164227

Nearby Villages of Sinang

Sinang 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DampadarSouth1.23 km
KhetuparaNorth-West1.74 km
GiginaSouth-West2.09 km
Joda BandhaSouth-East2.99 km
TakarlaNorth3.06 km
ChalikipadarSouth-West3.10 km
DangapataNorth-East3.11 km
JodabandhWest3.21 km
LamsingaSouth-East3.41 km
SripurSouth3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sinang

Public transport in the Sinang is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Sinang is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sinang is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sinang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sinang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sinang

Where is Sinang located?

Sinang village is located in Narala Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sinang?

The Gram Panchayat of Sinang is Gigina.

What is the pincode of Sinang?

The pincode of Sinang is 766101.

What is the population of Sinang?

Sinang had a total population of 842, including 431 males and 411 females.

How many households are there in Sinang?

Sinang had 213 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sinang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sinang was 62.55%. Male literacy was 72.36% and female literacy was 52.27%.