Singarikhadika - Kashipur, Rayagada

Singarikhadika is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Manusgam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singarikhadika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singarikhadika is 425799. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.

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

Population of Singarikhadika

As per Census 2011, Singarikhadika village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 149 males and 148 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 80 literate and 217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 250 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population297149148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512130
Scheduled Castes (SC)462026
Scheduled Tribes (ST)250129121
Literate Population805228
Illiterate Population21797120

Nearby Villages of Singarikhadika

Singarikhadika 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanthikhamanWest1.92 km
ManasagamNorth-East1.97 km
JamugudaWest2.10 km
KukudagadaNorth-West2.15 km
DamamundaNorth2.77 km
BhatipasNorth-West3.17 km
KabatasilSouth-East3.18 km
KalapaipadarSouth-East3.86 km
DalagumaEast3.94 km
BirmalgudaNorth4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singarikhadika

Public transport in the Singarikhadika is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Singarikhadika is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Singarikhadika is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singarikhadika

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Singarikhadika

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Singarikhadika

Where is Singarikhadika located?

Singarikhadika village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singarikhadika?

The Gram Panchayat of Singarikhadika is Manusgam.

What is the pincode of Singarikhadika?

The pincode of Singarikhadika is 765015.

What is the population of Singarikhadika?

Singarikhadika has a total population of 297, including 149 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Singarikhadika?

There are 74 households in Singarikhadika.

What is the literacy rate in Singarikhadika?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singarikhadika is 26.94%. Male literacy is 34.90% and female literacy is 18.92%.