Sialia - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Sialia is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baradia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sialia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sialia is 395625. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Sialia 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 Sialia

According to the 2011 Census, Sialia village had a total population of 274 people, including 128 males and 146 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.76%, with male literacy at 95.80% and female literacy at 80.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Sialia

Sialia 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 Sialia

Sialia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Sialia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sialia is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sialia

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

Health Facilities in Sialia

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

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