Singaram - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Singaram is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Odiapentha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singaram is 428504. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Singaram

According to the 2011 Census, Singaram village had a total population of 309 people, including 146 males and 163 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.51%, with male literacy at 72.80% and female literacy at 21.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Singaram

Singaram 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 Singaram

Public transport in the Singaram is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Singaram is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Singaram is about 74 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 Singaram

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

Health Facilities in Singaram

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

FAQs about Singaram