Siamal - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Siamal is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rungaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siamal is 384079. The village covers a total geographical area of 526 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Siamal

As per Census 2011, Siamal village has a total population of 1,089 people, consisting of 558 males and 531 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 630 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,089558531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316962
Scheduled Castes (SC)20410599
Scheduled Tribes (ST)630325305
Literate Population637357280
Illiterate Population452201251

Nearby Villages of Siamal

Siamal 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)
RengalmalWest1.81 km
PamraEast2.08 km
PadampurNorth-East2.09 km
PetfodNorth-West2.41 km
AludegaNorth2.46 km
SingarmundaWest2.86 km
UdaramaSouth-East3.65 km
RungaonWest3.87 km
SahajbahalSouth4.01 km
BadkhamanWest4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siamal

Public transport in the Siamal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 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 Sundargarh to Siamal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Siamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Siamal

Where is Siamal located?

Siamal village is located in Baragaon Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Siamal is Rungaon.

What is the pincode of Siamal?

The pincode of Siamal is 770016.

What is the population of Siamal?

Siamal has a total population of 1,089, including 558 males and 531 females.

How many households are there in Siamal?

There are 240 households in Siamal.

What is the literacy rate in Siamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siamal is 58.49%. Male literacy is 63.98% and female literacy is 52.73%.