Shiuna - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Shiuna is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bairati Bariyarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiuna is 216108. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.1 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shiuna

According to the 2011 Census, Shiuna village had a total population of 563 people, including 298 males and 265 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.04%, with male literacy at 47.15% and female literacy at 35.92%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiuna

Shiuna 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 Shiuna

Shiuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Shiuna is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Shiuna is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiuna

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

Health Facilities in Shiuna

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

FAQs about Shiuna