Siddha - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Siddha is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 26.1 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Siddha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siddha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddha is 344369. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.7 hectares and falls under the 721151 pincode. Kolaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Siddha

As per Census 2011, Siddha village has a total population of 5,642 people, consisting of 2,902 males and 2,740 females. The village has 1,234 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 678 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,843 literate and 1,799 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddha

Siddha 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 Siddha

Siddha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhogpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaghat to Siddha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Siddha is about 26.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siddha

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

Health Facilities in Siddha

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

FAQs about Siddha