Sishani - Mankapur, Gonda

Sishani is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sishani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sishani is 175973. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.75 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Babhnan is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Sishani

According to the 2011 Census, Sishani village had a total population of 741 people, including 397 males and 344 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.69%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Sishani

Sishani 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 Sishani

Sishani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babhnan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Babhnan to Sishani is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sishani is about 64 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 Sishani

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

Health Facilities in Sishani

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

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