Singulagam - Baliguda, Kandhamal

Singulagam is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Khamankhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singulagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singulagam is 416499. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Singulagam

As per Census 2011, Singulagam village has a total population of 176 people, consisting of 83 males and 93 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,120 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Singulagam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Singulagam

Singulagam 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 Singulagam

Public transport in the Singulagam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Singulagam is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Singulagam is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singulagam

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

Health Facilities in Singulagam

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

FAQs about Singulagam