Siso - Gop, Puri

Siso is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Ganeswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siso village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siso is 409432. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Siso

According to the 2011 Census, Siso village had a total population of 1,229 people, including 575 males and 654 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.73%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 75.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Siso

Siso 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 Siso

Siso is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Siso is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Siso is about 35 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 Siso

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

Health Facilities in Siso

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

FAQs about Siso