Sighar - Sasni, Hathras

Sighar is a village situated in the Sasni tehsil of Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Sasni and around 29 km from Mahamaya Nagar. Sighar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sighar is 122907. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.39 hectares and falls under the 204102 pincode. Sasni is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sighar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hathras Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sighar

According to the 2011 Census, Sighar village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 850 males and 741 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.42%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 57.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 695.

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

Nearby Villages of Sighar

Sighar 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 Sighar

Sighar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandrak, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasni to Sighar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahamaya Nagar to Sighar is about 29 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 Sighar

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

Health Facilities in Sighar

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

FAQs about Sighar