Sihora - Kurwai, Vidisha

Sihora is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Sihor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihora is 481053. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.49 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sihora

According to the 2011 Census, Sihora village had a total population of 4,546 people, including 2,436 males and 2,110 females, living in 846 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 69.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 759, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

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:

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 Mandi Bamora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Sihora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Sihora is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

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:

FAQs about Sihora