Siswa - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Siswa is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from Hata and around 55 km from Kushinagar. Siswa Shukl serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siswa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswa is 188729. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.36 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Kaptanganj is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Ramkola Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siswa

According to the 2011 Census, Siswa village had a total population of 1,786 people, including 862 males and 924 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.88%, with male literacy at 81.17% and female literacy at 55.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Siswa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kaptanganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaptanganj to Siswa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Siswa is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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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