Sidara

Sidara is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.8km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Sidara village. As per 2009 stats, Lachhmanpur is the gram panchayat of Sidara village.

Here you can discover what makes Sidara unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Sidara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sidara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sidara is 326249. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Raniganj is nearest town to Sidara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sidara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Saltora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sidara

Population of Sidara

According to the 2011 Census, Sidara has a total population of about 719, with approximately 327 males and 392 females. The sex ratio is around 1198 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 709. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.97%, with male literacy at about 52.91% and female literacy near 25.51%. There are around 146 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sidara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sidara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sidara. As per the 2011 stats, Sidara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sidara

Knowing the nearby villages of Sidara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sidara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sidara