Sihpur - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Sihpur is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Shiopur Satwaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihpur is 216824. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.7 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sihpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sihpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sihpur village had a total population of 2,859 people, including 1,511 males and 1,348 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.94%, with male literacy at 68.33% and female literacy at 43.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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 1-2 km of the Sihpur. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sihpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sihpur is about 26 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 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