Singibandha - Jeypore, Koraput

Singibandha is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 50 km from Koraput. Ranigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singibandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singibandha is 428358. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Singibandha

As per Census 2011, Singibandha village has a total population of 516 people, consisting of 250 males and 266 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 69 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 415 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population516250266
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1013962
Scheduled Castes (SC)512526
Scheduled Tribes (ST)415201214
Literate Population695217
Illiterate Population447198249

Nearby Villages of Singibandha

Singibandha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SandhagudaEast1.09 km
KanhugudaNorth-West1.66 km
DangarkarchiEast1.91 km
BoriputSouth2.26 km
TingiriputNorth-East2.54 km
BiriphulgummaSouth-East3.14 km
ChandalgudaNorth-East3.49 km
KebidiSouth-West3.99 km
RanigadaSouth-East4.14 km
LathigudaNorth4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singibandha

Public transport in the Singibandha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Singibandha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Singibandha is about 50 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 Singibandha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Singibandha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Singibandha

Where is Singibandha located?

Singibandha village is located in Jeypore Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singibandha?

The Gram Panchayat of Singibandha is Ranigada.

What is the pincode of Singibandha?

The pincode of Singibandha is 764057.

What is the population of Singibandha?

Singibandha has a total population of 516, including 250 males and 266 females.

How many households are there in Singibandha?

There are 136 households in Singibandha.

What is the literacy rate in Singibandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singibandha is 13.37%. Male literacy is 20.80% and female literacy is 6.39%.