Sigsigi - Bishrampur, Palamu

Sigsigi is a village situated in the Bishrampur subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Sigsigi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sigsigi is 365745. The village covers a total geographical area of 418 hectares and falls under the 822124 pincode.

Sigsigi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sigsigi

As per Census 2011, Sigsigi village has a total population of 3,411 people, consisting of 1,770 males and 1,641 females. The village has 647 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 597 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,065 literate and 1,346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sigsigi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4111,7701,641
Child Population (0–6 yrs)597318279
Scheduled Castes (SC)366181185
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population2,0651,277788
Illiterate Population1,346493853

Nearby Villages of Sigsigi

Sigsigi 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)
RagdaEast1.32 km
HolangaNorth1.45 km
BhitiharaNorth-West1.53 km
OriaEast1.87 km
Sangrahe KalanSouth-West2.02 km
BirjaNorth-West2.30 km
AtaulaWest2.30 km
ChamrahiSouth2.48 km
PatsiSouth2.53 km
LohardagaEast2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sigsigi

Sigsigi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sigsigi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

Banking and Postal Services in Sigsigi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sigsigi

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

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

FAQs about Sigsigi

Where is Sigsigi located?

Sigsigi village is located in Bishrampur Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sigsigi?

Sigsigi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sigsigi?

The pincode of Sigsigi is 822124.

What is the population of Sigsigi?

Sigsigi has a total population of 3,411, including 1,770 males and 1,641 females.

How many households are there in Sigsigi?

There are 647 households in Sigsigi.

What is the literacy rate in Sigsigi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sigsigi is 60.54%. Male literacy is 72.15% and female literacy is 48.02%.