Shiwraha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Shiwraha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dholbajwa Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiwraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiwraha is 216082. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.6 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Shiwraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shiwraha

According to the 2011 Census, Shiwraha village had a total population of 1,808 people, including 950 males and 858 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.15%, with male literacy at 57.26% and female literacy at 32.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiwraha

Shiwraha 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 Shiwraha

Shiwraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Shiwraha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Shiwraha is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiwraha

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

Health Facilities in Shiwraha

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

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