Sighanpuri
Sighanpuri is a village located in Lormi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Lormi (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Singhanpuri is the gram panchayat of Sighanpuri village.
Sighanpuri has its own place in the vibrant Bilaspur 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 Sighanpuri
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sighanpuri is 437768. The village spans a total geographical area of 264.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495115. Lormi is nearest town to Sighanpuri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
When it comes to local governance, Sighanpuri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lormi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
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Population of Sighanpuri
Below is a concise population overview of Sighanpuri as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 918 | 444 | 474 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 161 | 79 | 82 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 244 | 115 | 129 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Literate Population | 326 | 216 | 110 |
Illiterate Population | 592 | 228 | 364 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sighanpuri village:
- The total population of Sighanpuri village is around 918, including approximately 444 males and 474 females, with a sex ratio of 1067 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 161 children aged 0–6 years in Sighanpuri village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Sighanpuri village has 244 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Sighanpuri village is about 35.51%, with male literacy at 48.65% and female literacy at 23.21%.
- There are around 183 households in Sighanpuri village.
Connectivity of Sighanpuri
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sighanpuri. As per the 2011 stats, Sighanpuri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sighanpuri
Knowing the nearby villages of Sighanpuri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sighanpuri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sighanpuri
- Where is Sighanpuri located?
- Sighanpuri village is situated in Lormi Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sighanpuri?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sighanpuri is Singhanpuri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sighanpuri?
- The pincode of Sighanpuri is 495115, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sighanpuri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sighanpuri is 918, with 444 males and 474 females.
- How many households are there in Sighanpuri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sighanpuri village has a total of 183 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sighanpuri as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sighanpuri is 35.51%. The male literacy rate is 48.65%, while the female literacy rate is 23.21%.