Sidhna - Balrampur, Katihar

Sidhna is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Bhimiyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhna is 224857. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.37 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sidhna

As per Census 2011, Sidhna village has a total population of 985 people, consisting of 510 males and 475 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 302 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidhna

Sidhna 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 Sidhna

Sidhna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Sidhna is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Sidhna is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sidhna

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

Health Facilities in Sidhna

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

FAQs about Sidhna