Similihanda
Similihanda is a revenue village in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha. It had a population of 3,494 in 712 households (Census 2011).
3,494 souls. 712 homes.
Tangi-Choudwar tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha.
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Similihanda today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,000Banki APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,000Banki APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹3,500Banki APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Similihanda is a village in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 3,494 people in 712 households, with a literacy rate of 88.2%. It is administered by the Kayalpada gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 754027.
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Gram panchayat
Similihanda is in the Kayalpada gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kayalpada
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Similihanda compares
By population, Similihanda ranks #3 of 141 inhabited villages in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Similihanda had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Similihanda at a glance
Similihanda is a village of 3,494 people in 712 households (Census 2011) in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha, the 3rd of 141 inhabited villages in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil by population. Literacy is 88.2%, 7.0 points above the tehsil figure of 81.2%, and the sex ratio is 999 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 754027; the LGD village code is 399309.
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Key facts — Similihanda
Villages sharing pincode 754027
Other villages in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil
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- Population
- 3,494Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,748 / 1,746
- Households
- 712
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 88.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Similihanda on the map
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Similihanda · 20.4952° N, 85.8045° E
Electoral profile
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Essential services & places near Similihanda
Similihanda isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices957 in Kataka district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics259 in Kataka district
Hospital
Belagachhia, Cuttack
Primary / community health centre
Cuttack, Odisha
Schools & anganwadis44 in Kataka district
Colleges & universities34 in Kataka district
Police & fire stations8 in Kataka district
Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Kataka district
Government offices29 in Kataka district
Temples54 in Kataka district
Churches2 in Kataka district
Mosques3 in Kataka district
Other places of worship14 in Kataka district
Transport75 in Kataka district
- Mundamala Chaka
Bus stop
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Manguli Chowdwar
Railway station
- Nergundi Junction
Railway station
Agriculture services5 in Kataka district
Community places54 in Kataka district
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People often ask about Similihanda
Where is Similihanda located?
Similihanda is a village in Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Kataka district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Similihanda in?
Similihanda is in Kataka district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Similihanda belong to?
Similihanda comes under the Kayalpada gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Similihanda?
The pincode of Similihanda, Tangi-Choudwar, Kataka is 754027.
What is the population of Similihanda?
As per the 2011 Census, Similihanda had a population of 3,494 (1,748 males and 1,746 females).
How many households are there in Similihanda?
Similihanda had 712 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Similihanda?
The literacy rate of Similihanda was 88.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Similihanda?
Similihanda had 999 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Similihanda in?
Similihanda is in the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Similihanda?
Bhartruhari Mahtab (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Cuttack Lok Sabha seat, which includes Similihanda, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Similihanda in?
Similihanda is in the Choudwar-Cuttack assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Similihanda?
Souvic Biswal (Biju Janata Dal) won the Choudwar-Cuttack assembly seat, which includes Similihanda, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Similihanda?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Similihanda is 399309 and its Census 2011 village code is 399309.
Which villages are near Similihanda?
Villages near Similihanda include Gurudijhatia (within ~8 km), Khamarnuagan (about 8 km), Radhashyampur (about 8.5 km), Baranga (about 9 km), Nirgundi (about 16 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Kataka district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Banki APMC | 3,500 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | Banki APMC | 3,500 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Banki APMC | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cowpea(Veg) · Cowpea (Veg) | Banki APMC | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Drumstick · Drumstick | Banki APMC | 5,500 | 6,500 | 6,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Banki APMC | 5,500 | 6,500 | 6,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Papaya(Raw) | Banki APMC | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Papaya(Raw) | Kendupatna APMC | 1,400 | 1,900 | 1,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Similihanda's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Similihanda →Compare Similihanda with… →All villages in Tangi-Choudwar →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
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- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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