Siha - Pusour, Raigarh

Siha is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Siha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siha is 435099. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.72 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Siha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Siha

According to the 2011 Census, Siha village had a total population of 1,325 people, including 643 males and 682 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.55%, with male literacy at 94.73% and female literacy at 88.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Siha

Siha 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 Siha

Siha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Siha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Siha 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 Siha

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

Health Facilities in Siha

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

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