Siddheshwar - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Siddheshwar is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Jagatballavpur and around 19.7 km from Howrah. Laskarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siddheshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddheshwar is 332753. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.88 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Siddheshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Siddheshwar village had a total population of 4,760 people, including 2,388 males and 2,372 females, living in 1,082 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.36%, with male literacy at 81.22% and female literacy at 71.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,249.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddheshwar

Siddheshwar 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 Siddheshwar

Siddheshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Abada, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Siddheshwar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Siddheshwar is about 19.7 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 Siddheshwar

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

Health Facilities in Siddheshwar

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

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