Sihar - Kotulpur, Bankura

Sihar is a village situated in the Kotulpur subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Sihar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihar is 327996. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.09 hectares and falls under the 722161 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Sihar

According to the 2011 Census, Sihar village had a total population of 2,164 people, including 1,098 males and 1,066 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.52%, with male literacy at 89.22% and female literacy at 75.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 776, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihar

Sihar 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 Sihar

Sihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piardoba, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Sihar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihar

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

Health Facilities in Sihar

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

FAQs about Sihar