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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sibdi village had a total population of 1,214 people, including 596 males and 618 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.45%, with male literacy at 81.36% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sibdi