Shishamau - Colonelganj, Gonda

Shishamau is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Shishamau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shishamau is 174956. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.86 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Shishamau

According to the 2011 Census, Shishamau village had a total population of 2,961 people, including 1,515 males and 1,446 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.28%, with male literacy at 81.73% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Shishamau

Shishamau 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 Shishamau

Public transport in the Shishamau is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Shishamau is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Shishamau is about 29 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 Shishamau

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

Health Facilities in Shishamau

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

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