Siswania - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Siswania is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Siswania village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswania is 216768. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Siswania

According to the 2011 Census, Siswania village had a total population of 4,154 people, including 2,151 males and 2,003 females, living in 858 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 79.29% and female literacy at 56.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Siswania

Siswania 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 Siswania

Siswania is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Siswania is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Siswania is about 20 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 Siswania

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

Health Facilities in Siswania

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

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