Singer - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Singer is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 120 km from Sundargarh. Tainsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singer is 384609. The village covers a total geographical area of 574 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Singer

As per Census 2011, Singer village has a total population of 965 people, consisting of 501 males and 464 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 404 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 795 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population965501464
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1247351
Scheduled Castes (SC)1547876
Scheduled Tribes (ST)795415380
Literate Population561325236
Illiterate Population404176228

Nearby Villages of Singer

Singer 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)
GamardihiSouth-West2.08 km
SamarjhulaWest2.24 km
TainsarNorth-West2.64 km
ChandrapurSouth-East2.68 km
RumkubernaSouth-East3.04 km
BaghlataEast3.21 km
ChhidiEast3.26 km
BiridaWest3.52 km
TimjoreNorth4.10 km
KaruabahalSouth-West4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singer

Singer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Champajharam, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Raurkela to Singer is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Singer is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singer

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

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

Health Facilities in Singer

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

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

FAQs about Singer

Where is Singer located?

Singer village is located in Lathikata Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singer?

The Gram Panchayat of Singer is Tainsar.

What is the pincode of Singer?

The pincode of Singer is 769004.

What is the population of Singer?

Singer has a total population of 965, including 501 males and 464 females.

How many households are there in Singer?

There are 201 households in Singer.

What is the literacy rate in Singer?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singer is 58.13%. Male literacy is 64.87% and female literacy is 50.86%.