Siura - Pottangi, Koraput

Siura is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pottangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siura is 430033. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Siura

According to the 2011 Census, Siura village had a total population of 512 people, including 248 males and 264 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.45%, with male literacy at 72.50% and female literacy at 64.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Siura

Siura 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 Siura

Siura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Siura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Siura is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siura

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

Health Facilities in Siura

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

FAQs about Siura