Risaura - Maharajganj, Siwan

Risaura is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Risaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risaura is 231829. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 841406 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Risaura

As per Census 2011, Risaura village has a total population of 4,073 people, consisting of 1,863 males and 2,210 females. The village has 749 households and a sex ratio of 1,186 females per 1,000 males. There are 749 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,229 literate and 1,844 illiterate residents. Additionally, 618 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Risaura

Risaura 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 Risaura

Risaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Risaura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Risaura is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risaura

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

Health Facilities in Risaura

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

FAQs about Risaura