Sidhugarha - Mohanpur, Gaya

Sidhugarha is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Ambatari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhugarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhugarha is 257266. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Bodhgaya is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Sidhugarha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sidhugarha

As per Census 2011, Sidhugarha village has a total population of 1,908 people, consisting of 961 males and 947 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 335 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 1,067 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,908961947
Child Population (0–6 yrs)335176159
Scheduled Castes (SC)294153141
Literate Population841507334
Illiterate Population1,067454613

Nearby Villages of Sidhugarha

Sidhugarha 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)
Sanwar ChakEast0.77 km
Hanria DagNorth-West1.12 km
NawadaNorth1.83 km
Dharahara KalanNorth2.12 km
JharahaEast2.12 km
AmatariSouth2.29 km
KurumdihNorth-East2.33 km
Bara KharNorth-West2.63 km
BardagSouth2.65 km
HematpurNorth-East2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sidhugarha

Sidhugarha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paharpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodhgaya to Sidhugarha is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Sidhugarha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sidhugarha

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

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

Health Facilities in Sidhugarha

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

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

FAQs about Sidhugarha

Where is Sidhugarha located?

Sidhugarha village is located in Mohanpur Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sidhugarha?

The Gram Panchayat of Sidhugarha is Ambatari.

What is the pincode of Sidhugarha?

The pincode of Sidhugarha is 824232.

What is the population of Sidhugarha?

Sidhugarha has a total population of 1,908, including 961 males and 947 females.

How many households are there in Sidhugarha?

There are 279 households in Sidhugarha.

What is the literacy rate in Sidhugarha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sidhugarha is 44.08%. Male literacy is 52.76% and female literacy is 35.27%.