Sidhabari - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Sidhabari is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Salanpur and around 129 km from Barddhaman. Dendua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhabari is 318469. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.61 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sidhabari

As per Census 2011, Sidhabari village has a total population of 745 people, consisting of 384 males and 361 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sidhabari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population745384361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1136548
Scheduled Castes (SC)244126118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477770
Literate Population357219138
Illiterate Population388165223

Nearby Villages of Sidhabari

Sidhabari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalipatharNorth-East1.11 km
BathanbariSouth-West1.23 km
BanskatiaSouth-East1.29 km
RamchandrapurSouth-East1.75 km
SaharajNorth-West1.86 km
DhanudiSouth1.95 km
BrindabaniNorth-East2.08 km
KeotjaliNorth2.22 km
MajhladiEast2.26 km
MuchidiEast2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sidhabari

Sidhabari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Sidhabari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Sidhabari is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sidhabari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sidhabari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sidhabari

Where is Sidhabari located?

Sidhabari village is located in Salanpur Subdivision, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sidhabari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sidhabari is Dendua.

What is the pincode of Sidhabari?

The pincode of Sidhabari is 713335.

What is the population of Sidhabari?

Sidhabari has a total population of 745, including 384 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Sidhabari?

There are 148 households in Sidhabari.

What is the literacy rate in Sidhabari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sidhabari is 47.92%. Male literacy is 57.03% and female literacy is 38.23%.