Village code 327996

Sihar Village, Kotulpur Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Sihar is a village in Kotulpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bankura district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Sihar village map in West Bengal
Sihar village map image for Kotulpur Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Sihar is a village in Kotulpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bankura district, West Bengal. For Sihar, the population is 2,164, PIN code is 722161 and Census village code is 327996. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Sihar village
Village code327996
PIN code722161
Population2,164
Households475
Area359.09 ha / 3.59 sq. km / 887 acres
Population density603 people per sq. km
Sex ratio971 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townArambagh (19 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBankura
Census 2011 districtBankura

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 722161. This helps users verify the postal area for Sihar, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Sihar village
PIN code722161
Post offices linked with this PINSihar BO, Jayrambati SO, Anur BO, Gopinathpur BO, and Tajpurgram BO
Best matching post officeSihar BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records5
Postal districtBankura
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionBankura Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Sihar comes under Sihar gram panchayat and Kotulpur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Kotulpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Kotulpur at 9.60 km. The Census district headquarters, Bankura, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Sihar
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBankura
Census 2011 districtBankura
State code19
District code339
Block / Census sub-district code2367
C.D. Block code214
Block panchayat code214

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Sihar village and its household count.

Total population

2,164 residents in 475 households

Male population

1,098

Female population

1,066

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 776; Scheduled Tribes: 7

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 3

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 3

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 2

Secondary school

Available; government count: 2

Senior secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Sihar
Primary health centre1
ASHA workerNot available in village
Veterinary hospital1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Sihar
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Sihar
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power19 hours per day
Winter domestic power21 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Sihar
Net area sown304.89 hectares
Irrigated area239.03 hectares
Unirrigated area65.86 hectares
Canal irrigated area152.16 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area54.97 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area31.90 hectares
Non-agricultural area54.20 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropMuster

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Sihar
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Sihar

Arambagh (19 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Kotulpur is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Sihar
Nearest major townArambagh (19 km)
Block headquartersKotulpur (9.60 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Sihar. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Sihar
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 3
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 3
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Senior Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Centre1
Veterinary Hospital1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors in Position1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff in Position1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with MBBS Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with Other Degree1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree1
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sihar village located?

Sihar is located in Kotulpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Bankura.

Which Block is Sihar in?

Sihar is in Kotulpur Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Sihar in?

District: Bankura.

What is the village code of Sihar?

The Census village code of Sihar is 327996.

What is the PIN code of Sihar?

The PIN code reported for Sihar is 722161.

What is the population of Sihar?

Sihar has 2,164 residents in 475 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Sihar?

The nearest statutory town to Sihar is Arambagh (19 km).

Which crops are grown in Sihar?

The main crops reported for Sihar are Paddy and Muster.

What land-use details are available for Sihar?

Land-use details for Sihar include net area sown: 304.89 hectares, irrigated area: 239.03 hectares, and unirrigated area: 65.86 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Sihar?

Government primary school status for Sihar is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Sihar?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Sihar?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Sihar?

The total geographical area of Sihar is 359.09 hectares.

How many households are in Sihar?

Sihar has 475 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Sihar?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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