Sihopada - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Sihopada is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Siopada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihopada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihopada is 395641. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sihopada 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 Sihopada

According to the 2011 Census, Sihopada village had a total population of 1,517 people, including 704 males and 813 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.80%, with male literacy at 94.00% and female literacy at 80.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 531.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihopada

Sihopada 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 Sihopada

Public transport in the Sihopada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Sihopada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sihopada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihopada

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

Health Facilities in Sihopada

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

FAQs about Sihopada