Siriswa - Majhaulia, Pashchim Champaran

Siriswa is a village situated in the Majhaulia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhaulia and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sariswa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siriswa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siriswa is 217291. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 845454 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Siriswa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siriswa

According to the 2011 Census, Siriswa village had a total population of 8,602 people, including 4,480 males and 4,122 females, living in 1,518 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.74%, with male literacy at 65.42% and female literacy at 49.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Siriswa

Siriswa 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 Siriswa

Siriswa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Majhowlia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Siriswa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siriswa

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

Health Facilities in Siriswa

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

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