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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shiwraha

As per Census 2011, Shiwraha village has a total population of 1,808 people, consisting of 950 males and 858 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 647 literate and 1,161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 178 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,808950858
Child Population (0–6 yrs)375206169
Scheduled Castes (SC)251132119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1789385
Literate Population647426221
Illiterate Population1,161524637

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kerai BeraiSouth1.14 km
GangauliaWest1.49 km
RatanpurwaEast2.07 km
MarjadpurSouth-East2.23 km
DholbajwaNorth2.33 km
MedraulSouth2.38 km
DharahiaWest2.57 km
RamauliyaSouth-East3.24 km
PaikauliaSouth3.66 km
HathiwanwanNorth-West3.72 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shiwraha

Where is Shiwraha located?

Shiwraha village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shiwraha?

The Gram Panchayat of Shiwraha is Dholbajwa Laxmipur.

What is the pincode of Shiwraha?

The pincode of Shiwraha is 845105.

What is the population of Shiwraha?

Shiwraha has a total population of 1,808, including 950 males and 858 females.

How many households are there in Shiwraha?

There are 276 households in Shiwraha.

What is the literacy rate in Shiwraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shiwraha is 35.79%. Male literacy is 44.84% and female literacy is 25.76%.