Sighwal - Maunath Bhanjan, Mau

Sighwal is a village situated in the Maunath Bhanjan tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maunath Bhanjan and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Sighwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sighwal is 197148. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.19 hectares and falls under the 221706 pincode. Mau is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sighwal

As per Census 2011, Sighwal village has a total population of 1,640 people, consisting of 842 males and 798 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,096 literate and 544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sighwal

Sighwal 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 Sighwal

Sighwal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ratanpura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mau to Sighwal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sighwal

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

Health Facilities in Sighwal

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

FAQs about Sighwal