Sihora - Tumsar, Bhandara

Sihora is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Sihora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihora is 536723. The village covers a total geographical area of 637.81 hectares and falls under the 441915 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sihora

As per Census 2011, Sihora village has a total population of 5,743 people, consisting of 2,857 males and 2,886 females. The village has 1,347 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 653 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,383 literate and 1,360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 365 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Tirora, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Sihora is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Sihora is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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