Biswar - Guthani, Siwan

Biswar is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Biswar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswar is 232190. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 841239 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Biswar

According to the 2011 Census, Biswar village had a total population of 1,968 people, including 931 males and 1,037 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.41%, with male literacy at 76.42% and female literacy at 52.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Biswar

Biswar 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 Biswar

Biswar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Biswar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Biswar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswar

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

Health Facilities in Biswar

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

FAQs about Biswar