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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Risaura

According to the 2011 Census, Risaura village had a total population of 4,073 people, including 1,863 males and 2,210 females, living in 749 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 77.83% and female literacy at 58.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 618, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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