Sidilim - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sidilim is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 40.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidilim village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidilim is 310676. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.6 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sidilim

According to the 2011 Census, Sidilim village had a total population of 737 people, including 380 males and 357 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.68%, with male literacy at 75.39% and female literacy at 63.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidilim

Sidilim 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 Sidilim

Public transport in the Sidilim is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Sidilim is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sidilim is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sidilim

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

Health Facilities in Sidilim

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

FAQs about Sidilim