Sihnaula - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Sihnaula is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chowhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihnaula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihnaula is 216507. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.6 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Sihnaula

As per Census 2011, Sihnaula village has a total population of 1,262 people, consisting of 632 males and 630 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 577 literate and 685 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 349 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihnaula

Sihnaula 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 Sihnaula

Sihnaula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sihnaula is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sihnaula is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihnaula

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

Health Facilities in Sihnaula

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

FAQs about Sihnaula