Sigri - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Sigri is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Taulaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sigri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sigri is 216307. The village covers a total geographical area of 592 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sigri

According to the 2011 Census, Sigri village had a total population of 3,354 people, including 1,733 males and 1,621 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.45%, with male literacy at 55.18% and female literacy at 32.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Sigri

Sigri 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 Sigri

Public transport in the Sigri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Sigri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sigri is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sigri

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

Health Facilities in Sigri

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

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