Sihla

Sihla is a village located in Dandkhora subdivision of Katihar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Dandkhora (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Katihar. As per 2009 stats, Sauria is the gram panchayat of Sihla village.

Sihla has its own place in the vibrant Katihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sihla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sihla is 225446. The village spans a total geographical area of 69 hectares. Katihar is nearest town to Sihla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Sihla

Below is a concise population overview of Sihla as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 688 365 323
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 124 70 54
Scheduled Castes (SC) 7 4 3
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 115 60 55
Literate Population 410 246 164
Illiterate Population 278 119 159

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sihla village:

  • The total population of Sihla village is around 688, including approximately 365 males and 323 females, with a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 124 children aged 0–6 years in Sihla village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sihla village has 7 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 115 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sihla village is about 59.59%, with male literacy at 67.40% and female literacy at 50.77%.
  • There are around 151 households in Sihla village.

Connectivity of Sihla

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sihla. As per the 2011 stats, Sihla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sihla

Knowing the nearby villages of Sihla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sihla.

Hamsaili Bhamraili Budhali Sauria Ankhor Ram Bhadarpur Shankarpur Ratanpura Shankarpura Nima Borni Gorgawan

Frequently Asked Questions about Sihla

Where is Sihla located?
Sihla village is situated in Dandkhora Subdivision, within the Katihar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sihla?
The Gram Panchayat of Sihla is Sauria (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sihla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sihla is 688, with 365 males and 323 females.
How many households are there in Sihla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sihla village has a total of 151 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sihla as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sihla is 59.59%. The male literacy rate is 67.40%, while the female literacy rate is 50.77%.