Sihoria - Marhaura, Saran

Sihoria is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bardahia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihoria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihoria is 233829. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 841419 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sihoria

According to the 2011 Census, Sihoria village had a total population of 1,715 people, including 887 males and 828 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.53%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 51.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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 Population1,715887828
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331175156
Scheduled Castes (SC)924646
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population907564343
Illiterate Population808323485

Nearby Villages of Sihoria

Sihoria 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)
TehtiNorth-East1.10 km
BardahiaSouth1.25 km
AsoiaSouth-West1.54 km
GheyaspurEast1.73 km
KasimpurSouth-East1.76 km
AtaNorth2.02 km
MirzapurWest2.21 km
Ram ChakSouth2.37 km
RasulpurSouth-East2.62 km
HusepurNorth-East2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sihoria

Sihoria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shilhauri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Sihoria is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sihoria is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihoria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sihoria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sihoria

Where is Sihoria located?

Sihoria village is located in Marhaura Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sihoria?

The Gram Panchayat of Sihoria is Bardahia.

What is the pincode of Sihoria?

The pincode of Sihoria is 841419.

What is the population of Sihoria?

Sihoria had a total population of 1,715, including 887 males and 828 females.

How many households are there in Sihoria?

Sihoria had 245 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sihoria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sihoria was 65.53%. Male literacy was 79.21% and female literacy was 51.04%.