Situpadi - Baliguda, Kandhamal
Situpadi is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Kutikia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Situpadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Situpadi is 416566. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.
Situpadi 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 Situpadi
As per Census 2011, Situpadi village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 85 males and 139 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,635 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 216 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Situpadi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 224 | 85 | 139 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 19 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 216 | 82 | 134 |
| Literate Population | 72 | 40 | 32 |
| Illiterate Population | 152 | 45 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Situpadi
Situpadi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Situpadi
Situpadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Situpadi is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Situpadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Situpadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Situpadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Situpadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Situpadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Situpadi
Where is Situpadi located?
Situpadi village is located in Baliguda Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Situpadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Situpadi is Kutikia.
What is the pincode of Situpadi?
The pincode of Situpadi is 762110.
What is the population of Situpadi?
Situpadi has a total population of 224, including 85 males and 139 females.
How many households are there in Situpadi?
There are 48 households in Situpadi.
What is the literacy rate in Situpadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Situpadi is 32.14%. Male literacy is 47.06% and female literacy is 23.02%.