Sihar - Bhainsdehi, Betul

Sihar is a village situated in the Bhainsdehi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhainsdehi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Pohar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihar is 485329. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.41 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sihar

According to the 2011 Census, Sihar village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 605 males and 608 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.46%, with male literacy at 67.75% and female literacy at 49.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 994.

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 Population1,213605608
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18511273
Scheduled Castes (SC)20310598
Scheduled Tribes (ST)994494500
Literate Population601334267
Illiterate Population612271341

Nearby Villages of Sihar

Sihar 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)
PoharNorth2.03 km
Chopani BujurgWest2.62 km
RamghatiSouth3.04 km
SeoniNorth-West3.37 km
KoudiSouth-West3.49 km
GudgaonEast3.53 km
DewalwadaNorth3.60 km
DhondiSouth-East3.95 km
ChilkapurEast4.20 km
KatolNorth4.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sihar

Sihar 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 Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Sihar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sihar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sihar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sihar

Where is Sihar located?

Sihar village is located in Bhainsdehi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sihar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sihar is Pohar.

What is the pincode of Sihar?

The pincode of Sihar is 460220.

What is the population of Sihar?

Sihar had a total population of 1,213, including 605 males and 608 females.

How many households are there in Sihar?

Sihar had 233 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sihar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sihar was 58.46%. Male literacy was 67.75% and female literacy was 49.91%.