Sinkalposhi - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Sinkalposhi is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Hadipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sinkalposhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sinkalposhi is 381503. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Sinkalposhi

According to the 2011 Census, Sinkalposhi village had a total population of 649 people, including 322 males and 327 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.19%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 67.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Sinkalposhi

Sinkalposhi 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 Sinkalposhi

Sinkalposhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Sinkalposhi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Sinkalposhi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sinkalposhi

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

Health Facilities in Sinkalposhi

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

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