Sahijanha - Madwas, Sidhi

Sahijanha is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Majhauli and around 48 km from Sidhi. Sahijanha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahijanha is 503156. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.06 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sahijanha

As per Census 2011, Sahijanha village has a total population of 2,388 people, consisting of 1,203 males and 1,185 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 422 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,095 literate and 1,293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 387 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3881,2031,185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422217205
Scheduled Castes (SC)320152168
Scheduled Tribes (ST)387193194
Literate Population1,095651444
Illiterate Population1,293552741

Nearby Villages of Sahijanha

Sahijanha 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)
KachahariyaSouth-East1.79 km
SilwarNorth-East1.93 km
KolgarhNorth-West1.96 km
HathgarhSouth1.96 km
BarigawanWest2.36 km
RampurSouth2.63 km
DadarSouth-West2.77 km
PanihaNorth-West3.31 km
AklaSouth-East3.33 km
Araji BelhaiWest3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahijanha

Public transport in the Sahijanha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Sahijanha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Sahijanha is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahijanha

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

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

Health Facilities in Sahijanha

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

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

FAQs about Sahijanha

Where is Sahijanha located?

Sahijanha village is located in Madwas Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahijanha?

Sahijanha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sahijanha?

The pincode of Sahijanha is 486666.

What is the population of Sahijanha?

Sahijanha has a total population of 2,388, including 1,203 males and 1,185 females.

How many households are there in Sahijanha?

There are 577 households in Sahijanha.

What is the literacy rate in Sahijanha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahijanha is 45.85%. Male literacy is 54.11% and female literacy is 37.47%.