Siwanka - Gohana, Sonipat

Siwanka is a village situated in the Gohana tehsil of Sonipat district, Haryana. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohana and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Sonipat. Siwanka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siwanka is 059641. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 131306 pincode. Gohana is the nearest town.

Siwanka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baroda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sonipat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siwanka

According to the 2011 Census, Siwanka village had a total population of 2,379 people, including 1,251 males and 1,128 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 64.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 405.

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 Population2,3791,2511,128
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347185162
Scheduled Castes (SC)405201204
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,551932619
Illiterate Population828319509

Nearby Villages of Siwanka

Siwanka 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)
ChhatehraNorth2.09 km
Ahmadpur MajraWest2.50 km
SarsadhSouth-East2.67 km
MahmudpurSouth2.87 km
GangesarSouth-West3.22 km
MatandNorth4.48 km
BichpariWest4.66 km
Kailana Taluka MahmudpurSouth-East5.18 km
MundlanaEast5.19 km
JagsiNorth-West5.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siwanka

Siwanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsadh, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonipat to Siwanka is about 46 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 Siwanka

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

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

Health Facilities in Siwanka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Siwanka

Where is Siwanka located?

Siwanka village is located in Gohana Tehsil, Sonipat district, Haryana, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siwanka?

Siwanka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Siwanka?

The pincode of Siwanka is 131306.

What is the population of Siwanka?

Siwanka had a total population of 2,379, including 1,251 males and 1,128 females.

How many households are there in Siwanka?

Siwanka had 417 households.

What is the literacy rate in Siwanka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siwanka was 76.33%. Male literacy was 87.43% and female literacy was 64.08%.