Sihar

Block / Subdivision Kotulpur
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Sihar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sihar village is 327996. Sihar village is located in Kotulpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.6km away from sub-district headquarter Kotulpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Sihar village. As per 2009 stats, Sihar village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 359.09 hectares. Sihar has a total population of 2,164 peoples, out of which male population is 1,098 while female population is 1,066. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 970 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sihar village is 74.82% out of which 80.69% males and 68.76% females are literate. There are about 475 houses in sihar village. Pincode of sihar village locality is 722161.

When it comes to administration, Sihar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sihar village comes under Katulpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency. Arambagh is nearest town to sihar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Sihar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,164 1,098 1,066
Literate Population 1,619 886 733
Illiterate Population 545 212 333

Connectivity of Sihar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sihar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sihar

Where is Sihar located?

Sihar village is situated in Kotulpur Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sihar?

Sihar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Sihar?

The pincode of Sihar is 722161, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Sihar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sihar is 2,164, with 1,098 males and 1,066 females.

How many households are there in Sihar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sihar village has a total of 475 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sihar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sihar is 74.82%. The male literacy rate is 80.69%, while the female literacy rate is 68.76%.