Sidhvan - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Sidhvan is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Sidhvan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhvan is 202976. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.32 hectares and falls under the 222203 pincode. Bhadohi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sidhvan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sidhvan

According to the 2011 Census, Sidhvan village had a total population of 3,642 people, including 1,868 males and 1,774 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 55.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,048.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidhvan

Sidhvan 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 Sidhvan

Sidhvan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadohi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Sidhvan

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

FAQs about Sidhvan