Sihur
About Sihur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sihur village is 311442. Sihur village is located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.3km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Sihur village. As per 2009 stats, Tapanchandipur is the gram panchayat of Sihur village.
The total geographical area of village is 182.98 hectares. Sihur has a total population of 980 peoples, out of which male population is 523 while female population is 457. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 873 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sihur village is 55.82% out of which 61.19% males and 49.67% females are literate. There are about 233 houses in sihur village. Pincode of sihur village locality is 733127.
When it comes to administration, Sihur 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, Sihur village comes under Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to sihur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
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Population of Sihur
The population details of Sihur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 980 | 523 | 457 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 120 | 67 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 323 | 171 | 152 |
| Literate Population | 547 | 320 | 227 |
| Illiterate Population | 433 | 203 | 230 |
Connectivity of Sihur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sihur
Where is Sihur located?
Sihur village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sihur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sihur is Tapanchandipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sihur?
The pincode of Sihur is 733127, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sihur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sihur is 980, with 523 males and 457 females.
How many households are there in Sihur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sihur village has a total of 233 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sihur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sihur is 55.82%. The male literacy rate is 61.19%, while the female literacy rate is 49.67%.