Siram - Peshrar, Lohardaga

Siram is a village situated in the Peshrar subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peshrar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Siram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siram is 362921. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.1 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Siram

According to the 2011 Census, Siram village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 624 males and 619 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.46%, with male literacy at 67.00% and female literacy at 42.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,068.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,243624619
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222118104
Scheduled Castes (SC)844
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,068534534
Literate Population556339217
Illiterate Population687285402

Nearby Villages of Siram

Siram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ManchiWest1.44 km
RubedEast1.65 km
PahargirSouth-East1.68 km
ShembhuaNorth-West2.06 km
KitaSouth-East2.21 km
PanrepuraEast2.41 km
KeradihSouth-East2.62 km
BariatuEast2.68 km
PartuSouth-West2.85 km
MukrumSouth-East2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siram

Siram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Demu, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Siram is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Siram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Siram

Where is Siram located?

Siram village is located in Peshrar Subdivision, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siram?

Siram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Siram?

The pincode of Siram is 835302.

What is the population of Siram?

Siram had a total population of 1,243, including 624 males and 619 females.

How many households are there in Siram?

Siram had 230 households.

What is the literacy rate in Siram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siram was 54.46%. Male literacy was 67.00% and female literacy was 42.14%.