Siara - Arambag, Hooghly

Siara is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from Arambag and around 65.7 km from Chinsura. Arandi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siara is 324379. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.72 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Siara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Siara

According to the 2011 Census, Siara village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 581 males and 581 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.72%, with male literacy at 68.08% and female literacy at 55.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 845.

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

Nearby Villages of Siara

Siara 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 Siara

Siara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Siara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Siara is about 65.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siara

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

Health Facilities in Siara

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

FAQs about Siara