Sirijholi - Gunupur, Rayagada

Sirijholi is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sirijholli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirijholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirijholi is 426794. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 764062 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sirijholi

According to the 2011 Census, Sirijholi village had a total population of 1,499 people, including 730 males and 769 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.92%, with male literacy at 59.06% and female literacy at 39.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 530.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirijholi

Sirijholi 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 Sirijholi

Sirijholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sirijholi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sirijholi is about 74 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 Sirijholi

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

Health Facilities in Sirijholi

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

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