Sindhigiri - Muniguda, Rayagada

Sindhigiri is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from Ambadala and around 107 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sindhigiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindhigiri is 424583. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Sindhigiri

As per Census 2011, Sindhigiri village has a total population of 69 people, consisting of 29 males and 40 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,379 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 66 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population692940
Child Population (0–6 yrs)725
Scheduled Tribes (ST)692940
Literate Population312
Illiterate Population662838

Nearby Villages of Sindhigiri

Sindhigiri 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)
NilibaruSouth0.84 km
LanjiguraWest0.96 km
KodimarakaNorth-West1.16 km
JarapaNorth-East1.62 km
JharidigudaNorth-West1.74 km
UchumuchiSouth-West1.86 km
KamakuchaSouth1.99 km
ManduraEast2.16 km
SemagaliSouth2.16 km
DoraganSouth-West2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sindhigiri

Sindhigiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sindhigiri is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sindhigiri is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sindhigiri

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

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

Health Facilities in Sindhigiri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sindhigiri 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 Sindhigiri

Where is Sindhigiri located?

Sindhigiri village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sindhigiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Sindhigiri is Dimiriguda.

What is the pincode of Sindhigiri?

The pincode of Sindhigiri is 765021.

What is the population of Sindhigiri?

Sindhigiri has a total population of 69, including 29 males and 40 females.

How many households are there in Sindhigiri?

There are 15 households in Sindhigiri.

What is the literacy rate in Sindhigiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sindhigiri is 4.35%. Male literacy is 3.45% and female literacy is 5.00%.