Sindhigam - Kotpad, Koraput

Sindhigam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Murthahandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sindhigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindhigam is 428173. The village covers a total geographical area of 989 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Sindhigam

As per Census 2011, Sindhigam village has a total population of 778 people, consisting of 391 males and 387 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 617 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sindhigam

Sindhigam 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 Sindhigam

Public transport in the Sindhigam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Sindhigam is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sindhigam is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sindhigam

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

Health Facilities in Sindhigam

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

FAQs about Sindhigam