Sighanpuri - Pipariya, Kabeerdham

Sighanpuri is a village situated in the Pipariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Kawardha and around 27 km from Kawardha. Bitkulikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sighanpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sighanpuri is 439107. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.42 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sighanpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Sighanpuri village had a total population of 326 people, including 166 males and 160 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.77%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Sighanpuri

Sighanpuri 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 Sighanpuri

Sighanpuri 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 Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Sighanpuri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Sighanpuri is about 27 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 Sighanpuri

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

Health Facilities in Sighanpuri

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

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