Sijhara

Sijhara is a village located in Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Vijayraghavgarh (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Katni. As per 2009 stats, Sijhara village is also a gram panchayat.

Sijhara has its own place in the vibrant Katni region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sijhara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sijhara is 488567. The village spans a total geographical area of 845.2 hectares. Barhi is nearest town to Sijhara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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Population of Sijhara

Below is a concise population overview of Sijhara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,279 1,124 1,155
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 364 178 186
Scheduled Castes (SC) 174 89 85
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 867 419 448
Literate Population 1,285 749 536
Illiterate Population 994 375 619

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sijhara village:

  • The total population of Sijhara village is around 2,279, including approximately 1,124 males and 1,155 females, with a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 364 children aged 0–6 years in Sijhara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sijhara village has 174 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 867 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sijhara village is about 56.38%, with male literacy at 66.64% and female literacy at 46.41%.
  • There are around 527 households in Sijhara village.

Connectivity of Sijhara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sijhara. As per the 2011 stats, Sijhara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sijhara

Knowing the nearby villages of Sijhara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sijhara.

Gohawal Dighi Urdani Kundrehi Padariya Khirwa Deora Khurd Dokariya Dhawaiya Ubara Looli

Frequently Asked Questions about Sijhara

Where is Sijhara located?
Sijhara village is situated in Vijayraghavgarh Tehsil, within the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sijhara?
Sijhara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sijhara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sijhara is 2,279, with 1,124 males and 1,155 females.
How many households are there in Sijhara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sijhara village has a total of 527 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sijhara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sijhara is 56.38%. The male literacy rate is 66.64%, while the female literacy rate is 46.41%.