Siswara - Martinganjon, Azamgarh

Siswara is a village situated in the Martinganjon tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Phulpur and around 40 km from Azamgarh. Siswara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswara is 195114. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.1 hectares and falls under the 276302 pincode. Saraipeer is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Siswara

As per Census 2011, Siswara village has a total population of 2,767 people, consisting of 1,323 males and 1,444 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 464 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,498 literate and 1,269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 414 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7671,3231,444
Child Population (0–6 yrs)464243221
Scheduled Castes (SC)414183231
Literate Population1,498840658
Illiterate Population1,269483786

Nearby Villages of Siswara

Siswara 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)
DhangwalNorth-West1.45 km
JethahariSouth1.57 km
Irana GokulpurWest1.63 km
GosadiNorth-East1.95 km
ShivrajpurNorth-West2.65 km
LeduwavarNorth-West2.73 km
NarweySouth-East2.83 km
Lasara KalaSouth3.05 km
AurangabadSouth-West3.10 km
Basti KapuriSouth-West3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siswara

Siswara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Mir, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipeer to Siswara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Siswara is about 40 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 Siswara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Siswara

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

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

FAQs about Siswara

Where is Siswara located?

Siswara village is located in Martinganjon Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siswara?

Siswara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Siswara?

The pincode of Siswara is 276302.

What is the population of Siswara?

Siswara has a total population of 2,767, including 1,323 males and 1,444 females.

How many households are there in Siswara?

There are 383 households in Siswara.

What is the literacy rate in Siswara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siswara is 54.14%. Male literacy is 63.49% and female literacy is 45.57%.