Sigha - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Sigha is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Sigha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sigha is 188380. The village covers a total geographical area of 799.11 hectares and falls under the 274304 pincode. Ramkola is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sigha 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 Khadda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sigha

According to the 2011 Census, Sigha village had a total population of 8,179 people, including 4,271 males and 3,908 females, living in 1,234 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 49.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramkola, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramkola to Sigha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Sigha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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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