Sihawa - Nagri, Dhamtari

Sihawa is a village situated in the Nagri tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagari and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Sihawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihawa is 447273. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.16 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Nagri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sihawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sihawa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sihawa

According to the 2011 Census, Sihawa village had a total population of 3,359 people, including 1,629 males and 1,730 females, living in 769 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.78%, with male literacy at 88.62% and female literacy at 71.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 936.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihawa

Sihawa 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 Sihawa

Sihawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagri to Sihawa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Sihawa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihawa

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

Health Facilities in Sihawa

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

FAQs about Sihawa