Siswa - Pindra, Varanasi

Siswa is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Sisava(anai) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siswa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siswa is 208525. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.54 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Siswa

According to the 2011 Census, Siswa village had a total population of 1,586 people, including 803 males and 783 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 62.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Siswa is about 35 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:

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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