Sidhari - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Sidhari is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Sighari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhari is 195834. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.45 hectares and falls under the 276204 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sidhari

According to the 2011 Census, Sidhari village had a total population of 1,629 people, including 859 males and 770 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 82.83% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,629859770
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1649074
Scheduled Castes (SC)299148151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,025637388
Illiterate Population604222382

Nearby Villages of Sidhari

Sidhari 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)
BenupurSouth-East0.98 km
JiginiSouth-West1.08 km
KhajuraNorth1.49 km
KatforiSouth-West1.50 km
KhajuriNorth-West1.65 km
TilsanwaWest1.81 km
UsariSouth-East1.83 km
Mahadewa ParaWest2.02 km
BhikhampurNorth-East2.19 km
AsausaSouth2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sidhari

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Sidhari. The nearest railway station is Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Sidhari is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sidhari 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 Sidhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sidhari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sidhari

Where is Sidhari located?

Sidhari village is located in Mehnagar Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sidhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sidhari is Sighari.

What is the pincode of Sidhari?

The pincode of Sidhari is 276204.

What is the population of Sidhari?

Sidhari had a total population of 1,629, including 859 males and 770 females.

How many households are there in Sidhari?

Sidhari had 227 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sidhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sidhari was 69.97%. Male literacy was 82.83% and female literacy was 55.75%.