Sihora - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Sihora is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Sihora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihora is 490998. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.71 hectares and falls under the 487555 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sihora

As per Census 2011, Sihora village has a total population of 2,359 people, consisting of 1,214 males and 1,145 females. The village has 568 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,755 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 569 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3591,2141,145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)262149113
Scheduled Castes (SC)569304265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552728
Literate Population1,755970785
Illiterate Population604244360

Nearby Villages of Sihora

Sihora 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)
DudhwaraNorth1.59 km
SujwaraWest1.95 km
HarraiEast2.10 km
MarkaNorth-West2.24 km
Thunti(thuthi)South-East2.59 km
MatwaraSouth-West2.92 km
PurguwanSouth3.10 km
ChirchiraNorth-West3.21 km
BudhwaraNorth3.25 km
GaganwaraWest3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sihora

Sihora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Sihora is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Sihora is about 35 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 Sihora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sihora

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

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

FAQs about Sihora

Where is Sihora located?

Sihora village is located in Gadarwara Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sihora?

Sihora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sihora?

The pincode of Sihora is 487555.

What is the population of Sihora?

Sihora has a total population of 2,359, including 1,214 males and 1,145 females.

How many households are there in Sihora?

There are 568 households in Sihora.

What is the literacy rate in Sihora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sihora is 74.40%. Male literacy is 79.90% and female literacy is 68.56%.