Sijhani - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Sijhani is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Sihjani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sijhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sijhani is 488478. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.44 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Sijhani

According to the 2011 Census, Sijhani village had a total population of 991 people, including 524 males and 467 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 81.71% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sijhani

Sijhani 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 Sijhani

Sijhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salhana, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Sijhani is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Sijhani is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sijhani

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

Health Facilities in Sijhani

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

FAQs about Sijhani