Siswa - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Siswa is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gud-gudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siswa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswa is 216205. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Siswa

According to the 2011 Census, Siswa village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 658 males and 628 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.78%, with male literacy at 42.50% and female literacy at 22.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 744.

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

Nearby Villages of Siswa

Siswa 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 Siswa

Public transport in the Siswa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Siswa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Siswa is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siswa

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

Health Facilities in Siswa

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

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