Sihigram

Sihigram is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.3km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Sihigram village. As per 2009 stats, Majhergram is the gram panchayat of Sihigram village.

Here you can discover what makes Sihigram unique in its vibrant Manteswar-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Sihigram’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 Sihigram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sihigram is 319740. The village spans a total geographical area of 215.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Memari is nearest town to Sihigram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sihigram 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 Monteswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sihigram

Population of Sihigram

According to the 2011 Census, Sihigram has a total population of about 1,377, with approximately 698 males and 679 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 311 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 245. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.20%, with male literacy at about 64.47% and female literacy near 55.82%. There are around 312 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sihigram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sihigram

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

Nearby Villages of Sihigram

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

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