Sirigida - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Sirigida is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Telkoi and around 75 km from Kendujhar. Sirigida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirigida is 386414. The village covers a total geographical area of 561 hectares and falls under the 758076 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Sirigida

As per Census 2011, Sirigida village has a total population of 1,736 people, consisting of 834 males and 902 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,242 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 490 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirigida

Sirigida 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 Sirigida

Sirigida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Sirigida is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Sirigida is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirigida

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

Health Facilities in Sirigida

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

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