Siripur - Bankatwa, Purbi Champaran

Siripur is a village situated in the Bankatwa subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from Bankatwa and around 32 km from Motihari. Jitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siripur is 217765. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 845302 pincode. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Siripur

According to the 2011 Census, Siripur village had a total population of 1,164 people, including 622 males and 542 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.48%, with male literacy at 54.39% and female literacy at 33.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494.

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

Nearby Villages of Siripur

Siripur 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 Siripur

Siripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaimurtinagar F, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhaka to Siripur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Siripur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siripur

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

Health Facilities in Siripur

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

FAQs about Siripur