Siswa Village - Pachrukhi, Siwan

Siswa is a village situated in the Pachrukhi subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachrukhi and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Shambhopur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siswa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswa is 231960. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 841227 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Siswa

As per Census 2011, Siswa village has a total population of 1,313 people, consisting of 670 males and 643 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 540 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,313 670 643
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 245 114 131
Scheduled Castes (SC) 42 19 23
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 79 41 38
Literate Population 540 338 202
Illiterate Population 773 332 441

Nearby Villages of Siswa

Siswa 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KorakhapSouth-West0.97 km
SotaSouth1.24 km
MithanpuraSouth-East1.43 km
PipraEast1.60 km
BangraNorth-East1.76 km
GotharoSouth1.79 km
BanjariyaNorth1.86 km
NarhatSouth-West1.87 km
SamopurSouth-West2.13 km
WalipurSouth2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siswa

Siswa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Siwan Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Siswa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siswa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Siswa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Siswa

Where is Siswa located?

Siswa village is located in Pachrukhi Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siswa?

The Gram Panchayat of Siswa is Shambhopur.

What is the pincode of Siswa?

The pincode of Siswa is 841227.

What is the population of Siswa?

Siswa has a total population of 1,313, including 670 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Siswa?

There are 213 households in Siswa.

What is the literacy rate in Siswa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siswa is 41.13%. Male literacy is 50.45% and female literacy is 31.42%.