Sirsia - Chanpatia, Pashchim Champaran

Sirsia is a village situated in the Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanpatia and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sirisiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirsia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirsia is 217192. The village covers a total geographical area of 771 hectares and falls under the 845450 pincode. Chanpatia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sirsia

According to the 2011 Census, Sirsia village had a total population of 5,659 people, including 3,062 males and 2,597 females, living in 1,003 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.93%, with male literacy at 70.37% and female literacy at 47.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 645.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirsia

Sirsia 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 Sirsia

Sirsia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumarbagh, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanpatia to Sirsia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sirsia is about 16 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 Sirsia

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

Health Facilities in Sirsia

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

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