Sianga - Astaranga, Puri

Sianga is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Manduki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sianga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sianga is 409239. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Sianga

As per Census 2011, Sianga village has a total population of 418 people, consisting of 207 males and 211 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 96 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sianga

Sianga 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 Sianga

Sianga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Sianga is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sianga is about 75 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 Sianga

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

Health Facilities in Sianga

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

FAQs about Sianga