Siwan - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Siwan is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pauthu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siwan is 253009. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Siwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siwan

According to the 2011 Census, Siwan village had a total population of 1,160 people, including 597 males and 563 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.66%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 61.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Siwan

Siwan 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 Siwan

Siwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Siwan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Siwan is about 32 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 Siwan

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

Health Facilities in Siwan

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

FAQs about Siwan