Singtia - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Singtia is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Barsahi and around 38 km from Baripada. Balabhadrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singtia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singtia is 390645. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Singtia

According to the 2011 Census, Singtia village had a total population of 1,989 people, including 1,000 males and 989 females, living in 546 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.76%, with male literacy at 75.81% and female literacy at 57.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 855.

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

Nearby Villages of Singtia

Singtia 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 Singtia

Singtia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Singtia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Singtia is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singtia

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

Health Facilities in Singtia

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

FAQs about Singtia