Siula - Pipili, Puri

Siula is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siula is 408694. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Siula

According to the 2011 Census, Siula village had a total population of 2,025 people, including 1,038 males and 987 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.65%, with male literacy at 92.25% and female literacy at 78.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Siula

Siula 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 Siula

Siula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Siula is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Siula is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siula

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

Health Facilities in Siula

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

FAQs about Siula