Sibdi - Purulia - I, Purulia

Sibdi is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Purulia and around 46.1 km from Purulia. Dimdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sibdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sibdi is 330942. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.57 hectares and falls under the 723103 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sibdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sibdi

As per Census 2011, Sibdi village has a total population of 1,214 people, consisting of 596 males and 618 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 516 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,214596618
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20997112
Scheduled Castes (SC)1929795
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442123
Literate Population698406292
Illiterate Population516190326

Nearby Villages of Sibdi

Sibdi 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)
BhuinadiNorth-East1.07 km
GangudiNorth-West1.40 km
HulkaSouth-East1.46 km
BuridiNorth1.62 km
AmandiWest1.74 km
KhojdaNorth-West1.99 km
BelkundiSouth2.29 km
KalidasdiWest2.42 km
PolashdabarNorth-East2.83 km
ChakraSouth-East2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sibdi

Public transport in the Sibdi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Purulia to Sibdi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sibdi is about 46.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sibdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sibdi

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

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

FAQs about Sibdi

Where is Sibdi located?

Sibdi village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sibdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sibdi is Dimdiha.

What is the pincode of Sibdi?

The pincode of Sibdi is 723103.

What is the population of Sibdi?

Sibdi has a total population of 1,214, including 596 males and 618 females.

How many households are there in Sibdi?

There are 230 households in Sibdi.

What is the literacy rate in Sibdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sibdi is 57.50%. Male literacy is 68.12% and female literacy is 47.25%.