Sidai - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sidai is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 20.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidai is 311034. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.31 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Sidai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Sidai

According to the 2011 Census, Sidai village had a total population of 465 people, including 249 males and 216 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.29%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 74.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidai

Sidai 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 Sidai

Sidai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sidai is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sidai is about 20.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sidai

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

Health Facilities in Sidai

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

FAQs about Sidai