Sidhaul - Sirdala, Nawada

Sidhaul is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Chaubey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhaul is 258303. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sidhaul

According to the 2011 Census, Sidhaul village had a total population of 1,821 people, including 907 males and 914 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.78%, with male literacy at 63.66% and female literacy at 39.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 844, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,821907914
Child Population (0–6 yrs)305142163
Scheduled Castes (SC)844413431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population785487298
Illiterate Population1,036420616

Nearby Villages of Sidhaul

Sidhaul 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)
Hemza DewpalNorth0.71 km
HajrakhapWest0.79 km
NawadaSouth-East0.99 km
Mahmad NagarSouth1.13 km
BhitaSouth-West1.20 km
ChamothaNorth1.50 km
BargawanEast1.58 km
TakiyaSouth-East1.60 km
JagdishpurWest1.67 km
PadmaulNorth-East1.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sidhaul

Sidhaul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Sidhaul is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Sidhaul is about 33 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 Sidhaul

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

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

Health Facilities in Sidhaul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sidhaul

Where is Sidhaul located?

Sidhaul village is located in Sirdala Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sidhaul?

The Gram Panchayat of Sidhaul is Chaubey.

What is the pincode of Sidhaul?

The pincode of Sidhaul is 805127.

What is the population of Sidhaul?

Sidhaul had a total population of 1,821, including 907 males and 914 females.

How many households are there in Sidhaul?

Sidhaul had 283 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sidhaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sidhaul was 51.78%. Male literacy was 63.66% and female literacy was 39.68%.