Sihpur - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Sihpur is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Pagra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihpur is 229871. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sihpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sihpur village had a total population of 2,670 people, including 1,361 males and 1,309 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.23%, with male literacy at 68.05% and female literacy at 48.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 716, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sihpur

Sihpur 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 Sihpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sihpur. The nearest railway station is Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Sihpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Sihpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihpur

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

Health Facilities in Sihpur

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

FAQs about Sihpur