Kaleyani - Guthani, Siwan

Kaleyani is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Chitakhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaleyani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaleyani is 232236. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 841435 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kaleyani

According to the 2011 Census, Kaleyani village had a total population of 640 people, including 334 males and 306 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.39%, with male literacy at 54.48% and female literacy at 37.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population640334306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1276661
Scheduled Castes (SC)523121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population23814692
Illiterate Population402188214

Nearby Villages of Kaleyani

Kaleyani 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)
DamodraSouth0.76 km
ChitakhalNorth0.89 km
Tanrwa TiwariEast0.92 km
HarpurSouth1.54 km
TenduaNorth-West1.66 km
KelharuaNorth-East1.80 km
SelaurSouth-West1.84 km
DhaulaEast1.87 km
GuthaniSouth-West1.93 km
BhulauliNorth-West2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaleyani

Kaleyani 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 Bankata, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Kaleyani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Kaleyani is about 30 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 Kaleyani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kaleyani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kaleyani

Where is Kaleyani located?

Kaleyani village is located in Guthani Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kaleyani?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaleyani is Chitakhal.

What is the pincode of Kaleyani?

The pincode of Kaleyani is 841435.

What is the population of Kaleyani?

Kaleyani had a total population of 640, including 334 males and 306 females.

How many households are there in Kaleyani?

Kaleyani had 118 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaleyani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaleyani was 46.39%. Male literacy was 54.48% and female literacy was 37.55%.