Sidha - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Sidha is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Gordiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidha is 253179. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sidha

As per Census 2011, Sidha village has a total population of 598 people, consisting of 315 males and 283 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 191 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidha

Sidha 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 Sidha

Sidha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Sidha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Sidha is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sidha

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

Health Facilities in Sidha

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

FAQs about Sidha