Sihora Jagir - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Sihora Jagir is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from Begamganj and around 121 km from Raisen. Ratanhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihora Jagir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihora Jagir is 484243. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.64 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Sihora Jagir

According to the 2011 Census, Sihora Jagir village had a total population of 542 people, including 278 males and 264 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.16%, with male literacy at 77.27% and female literacy at 60.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihora Jagir

Sihora Jagir 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 Sihora Jagir

Sihora Jagir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Sihora Jagir is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Sihora Jagir is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihora Jagir

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

Health Facilities in Sihora Jagir

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 Jagir village are given below:

FAQs about Sihora Jagir