Sihoriya - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Sihoriya is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bikapur and around 40 km from Faizabad. Sihoriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihoriya is 166868. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 224209 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Sihoriya

As per Census 2011, Sihoriya village has a total population of 1,269 people, consisting of 655 males and 614 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 708 literate and 561 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,269655614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809387
Scheduled Castes (SC)20392111
Literate Population708425283
Illiterate Population561230331

Nearby Villages of Sihoriya

Sihoriya 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)
Baisu PaliSouth-East1.15 km
JajwaraSouth1.73 km
GodhauraSouth-West1.81 km
NewnapurabNorth-West2.04 km
Thariya KalaNorth-East2.27 km
Bainti KalaWest2.34 km
SukhnawanNorth-East2.40 km
Ramwa KalaEast2.45 km
Gauhani KhurdSouth-East2.50 km
Newna PaschimNorth-West2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sihoriya

Sihoriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaure Bazar, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Sihoriya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Sihoriya is about 40 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 Sihoriya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sihoriya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sihoriya

Where is Sihoriya located?

Sihoriya village is located in Bikapur Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sihoriya?

Sihoriya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sihoriya?

The pincode of Sihoriya is 224209.

What is the population of Sihoriya?

Sihoriya has a total population of 1,269, including 655 males and 614 females.

How many households are there in Sihoriya?

There are 207 households in Sihoriya.

What is the literacy rate in Sihoriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sihoriya is 55.79%. Male literacy is 64.89% and female literacy is 46.09%.