Sijora - Baihar, Balaghat

Sijora is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Sijora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sijora is 498201. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.96 hectares and falls under the 481117 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Sijora

According to the 2011 Census, Sijora village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 702 males and 706 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.98%, with male literacy at 70.46% and female literacy at 51.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,225.

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

Nearby Villages of Sijora

Sijora 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 Sijora

Sijora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simariya Kajanwada, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Sijora is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Sijora is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sijora

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

Health Facilities in Sijora

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

FAQs about Sijora