Siliguda - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Siliguda is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 173 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bhutuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siliguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siliguda is 384954. The village covers a total geographical area of 454 hectares and falls under the 770041 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

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

Population of Siliguda

As per Census 2011, Siliguda village has a total population of 143 people, consisting of 68 males and 75 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 1,102 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Siliguda

Siliguda 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 Siliguda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Siliguda. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Siliguda is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Siliguda is about 173 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siliguda

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

Health Facilities in Siliguda

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

FAQs about Siliguda