Where is Siswa village located?
Siswa is in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Siswa Village
Siswa is an inhabited village in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218132, the Census 2011 record lists 14,512 people in 2,733 households and the reported area is 937.2 hectares. The local references include Purbi Siswa Gram Panchayat, Paharpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Areraj at about 12 km.
Village Code218132
Population14,512
Households2,733
Area937.2 hectares
Nearest TownAreraj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Siswa
- Census Village Code
- 218132
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purba Champaran
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Paharpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01044
- CD Block
- Paharpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Purbi Siswa
- Households
- 2,733
- Population
- 14,512
- Male Population
- 7,592
- Female Population
- 6,920
- Sex Ratio
- 911.49
- Area
- 937.2 hectares
- Area
- 9.37 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Areraj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Siswa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 14,512 people, 937.2 hectares of reported area and Areraj as the nearest town reference for Siswa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Siswa falls under Paharpur Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 218132.
- The record lists 14,512 people living in 2,733 households.
- The reported village area is 937.2 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Areraj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,548.44 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.31 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.42%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.27%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share88.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Siswa in the official administrative record. Census village code 218132, Purbi Siswa Gram Panchayat and Paharpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 204
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01044
- Village Census Code
- 218132
- CD Block Code
- 0032
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Paharpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Purbi Siswa
Location and Distance
Areraj is the nearest town listed for Siswa, about 12 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Paharpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Motihari
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Areraj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Areraj
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Areraj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 937.2 hectares
- Area
- 9.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 14,512 people in 2,733 households, with 7,592 male residents and 6,920 female residents. The average household size is 5.31, and SC share is 7.42% and ST share is 0.27% for Siswa. Population density works out to about 1,548.44 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,733
- Total Population
- 14,512
- Male Population
- 7,592
- Female Population
- 6,920
- Sex Ratio
- 911.49
- Average Household Size
- 5.31
- SC Population
- 1,077
- SC Male Population
- 569
- SC Female Population
- 508
- SC Population Share
- 7.42
- ST Population
- 39
- ST Male Population
- 16
- ST Female Population
- 23
- ST Population Share
- 0.27
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Siswa list 6 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 6
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Siswa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Siswa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 202.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Siswa include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Siswa include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Siswa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 687 hectares and irrigated land is 607 hectares (88.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 250.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 687.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 80 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 607.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 354.1 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 50.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Siswa village in?
Siswa village is in Purba Champaran district.
Which state is Siswa village in?
Siswa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Siswa under?
Siswa comes under Paharpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Siswa?
The Census village code of Siswa is 218132.
Which Gram Panchayat is Siswa under?
Siswa is listed under Purbi Siswa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Paharpur.
What is the population of Siswa village?
The village record lists 14,512 people and 2,733 households for Siswa.
How many households are in Siswa village?
The village record lists 2,733 households for Siswa.
What is the male and female population of Siswa?
The record lists 7,592 male residents and 6,920 female residents for Siswa.
What is the sex ratio of Siswa village?
The sex ratio of Siswa is 911.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Siswa village?
The reported geographical area of Siswa is 937.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Siswa village?
The approximate population density of Siswa is 1,548.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Siswa?
The nearest town listed for Siswa is Areraj, about 12 km away.
How far is Siswa from the district headquarters?
Siswa is about 35 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Siswa from the sub-district headquarters?
Siswa is about 16 km from Paharpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Siswa?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Siswa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Siswa?
For Siswa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 687 hectares and irrigated land is 607 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Siswa.