Sihidiha - Banei, Sundargarh

Sihidiha is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Mahulapada and around 36 km from Sundargarh. Ruguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihidiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihidiha is 385225. The village covers a total geographical area of 620 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Sihidiha

As per Census 2011, Sihidiha village has a total population of 1,495 people, consisting of 775 males and 720 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,115 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 568 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihidiha

Sihidiha 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 Sihidiha

Public transport in the Sihidiha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Sihidiha is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Sihidiha is about 36 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 Sihidiha

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

Health Facilities in Sihidiha

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

FAQs about Sihidiha