Siswa - Ghanghata, Sant Kabir Nagar

Siswa is a village situated in the Ghanghata tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghanghata and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Doolampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siswa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswa is 183329. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.78 hectares and falls under the 272162 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Siswa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Siswa

As per Census 2011, Siswa village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 141 males and 170 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,205 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population311141170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593524
Scheduled Castes (SC)219106113
Literate Population1457372
Illiterate Population1666898

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BishunpurWest0.77 km
DeeppurNorth-East0.96 km
ChaksadEast1.15 km
BagahiWest1.58 km
MadarSouth-East1.63 km
Lahurey GaonNorth-East1.78 km
MahthiNorth-East2.10 km
DihwaNorth2.20 km
Khaitahi Khair GarhSouth-East2.25 km
Bhitha Urf KathaNorth-West2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siswa

Siswa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chureb, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 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 Sant Kabir Nagar to Siswa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Siswa

Where is Siswa located?

Siswa village is located in Ghanghata Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siswa?

The Gram Panchayat of Siswa is Doolampur.

What is the pincode of Siswa?

The pincode of Siswa is 272162.

What is the population of Siswa?

Siswa has a total population of 311, including 141 males and 170 females.

How many households are there in Siswa?

There are 61 households in Siswa.

What is the literacy rate in Siswa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siswa is 46.62%. Male literacy is 51.77% and female literacy is 42.35%.