Siswa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Siswa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Siswa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswa is 173678. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.66 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Siswa

According to the 2011 Census, Siswa village had a total population of 1,579 people, including 774 males and 805 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.78%, with male literacy at 73.03% and female literacy at 52.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Siswa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Siswa. The nearest railway station is Pachperwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Siswa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Siswa is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. 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:

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:

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