Sidher - Suchetgarh, Jammu
Sidher is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 1 km from R.s.pora and around 23 km from Jammu. Badyal Qazian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidher village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidher is 006065. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.4 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Sidher village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suchet Garh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sidher
As per Census 2011, Sidher village has a total population of 1,095 people, consisting of 579 males and 516 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 809 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sidher are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,095 | 579 | 516 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 102 | 59 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 542 | 293 | 249 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 809 | 456 | 353 |
| Illiterate Population | 286 | 123 | 163 |
Nearby Villages of Sidher
Sidher is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sidher
Sidher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Sidher is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Sidher is about 23 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 Sidher
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sidher village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sidher
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sidher village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Sidher
Where is Sidher located?
Sidher village is located in Suchetgarh Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sidher?
The Gram Panchayat of Sidher is Badyal Qazian.
What is the pincode of Sidher?
The pincode of Sidher is 181102.
What is the population of Sidher?
Sidher has a total population of 1,095, including 579 males and 516 females.
How many households are there in Sidher?
There are 226 households in Sidher.
What is the literacy rate in Sidher?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sidher is 73.88%. Male literacy is 78.76% and female literacy is 68.41%.