Shiwrajpur - Bhorey, Gopalganj

Shiwrajpur is a village situated in the Bhorey subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhorey and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Hardiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiwrajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiwrajpur is 230048. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.88 hectares and falls under the 841426 pincode. Kataiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shiwrajpur

As per Census 2011, Shiwrajpur village has a total population of 947 people, consisting of 399 males and 548 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 1,373 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 425 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population947399548
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547678
Scheduled Castes (SC)259117142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)603030
Literate Population522241281
Illiterate Population425158267

Nearby Villages of Shiwrajpur

Shiwrajpur 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)
KarmahaNorth0.74 km
Rampur PariwadhNorth-West0.75 km
MathiyaNorth-East0.77 km
KishunpuraSouth-West0.87 km
BarheaSouth-West1.04 km
SirsiaWest1.09 km
PariwadhNorth-West1.16 km
HardiaEast1.28 km
ChakmukhaNorth-West1.30 km
DharampurEast1.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shiwrajpur

Shiwrajpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kataiya to Shiwrajpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Shiwrajpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiwrajpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Shiwrajpur

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

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

FAQs about Shiwrajpur

Where is Shiwrajpur located?

Shiwrajpur village is located in Bhorey Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shiwrajpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shiwrajpur is Hardiya.

What is the pincode of Shiwrajpur?

The pincode of Shiwrajpur is 841426.

What is the population of Shiwrajpur?

Shiwrajpur has a total population of 947, including 399 males and 548 females.

How many households are there in Shiwrajpur?

There are 165 households in Shiwrajpur.

What is the literacy rate in Shiwrajpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiwrajpur is 55.12%. Male literacy is 60.40% and female literacy is 51.28%.