Sigha - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Sigha is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Sigha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sigha is 163996. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.3 hectares and falls under the 225303 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sigha

As per Census 2011, Sigha village has a total population of 1,390 people, consisting of 744 males and 646 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 805 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sigha

Sigha 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 Sigha

Sigha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paintepur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Sigha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Sigha 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 Sigha

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

Health Facilities in Sigha

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

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