Sahira - Aali, Kendrapara

Sahira is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Sahira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahira is 396142. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Sahira

According to the 2011 Census, Sahira village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 536 males and 673 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,256 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.73%, with male literacy at 91.02% and female literacy at 79.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahira

Sahira 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 Sahira

Public transport in the Sahira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Sahira is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sahira is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahira

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

Health Facilities in Sahira

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

FAQs about Sahira