Siwa - Andhratharhi, Madhubani

Siwa is a village situated in the Andhratharhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Andhratharhi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Shiva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siwa is 220647. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 847401 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Siwa

According to the 2011 Census, Siwa village had a total population of 5,979 people, including 3,090 males and 2,889 females, living in 1,164 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.96%, with male literacy at 70.28% and female literacy at 38.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,053, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Siwa

Siwa 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 Siwa

Public transport in the Siwa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Siwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Siwa is about 30 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 Siwa

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

Health Facilities in Siwa

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

FAQs about Siwa