Siwan - Rajgir, Nalanda

Siwan is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Nahub serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siwan is 245034. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 803117 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Nalanda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Siwan

According to the 2011 Census, Siwan village had a total population of 2,380 people, including 1,280 males and 1,100 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.28%, with male literacy at 74.25% and female literacy at 59.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 549.

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 Karahdih Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Siwan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Siwan is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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