Siwan Pincodes

Siwan district is one of the districts in Bihar, with the town of Siwan as its administrative center. It has been part of the Saran Division since 1972. Historically, the district was called Aliganj Siwan, named after Raja Ali Bux Khan. Siwan is known for its historical and mythological significance. The current Member of Parliament representing Siwan is Kavita Singh. The district covers an area of 2,219 square kilometers.

History:

Siwan district, located in the western part of Bihar, was initially a subdivision of Saran district. This area was once part of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. In 1976, Siwan became an independent district after separating from Saran. During the 8th century, Siwan was under the Banaras Kingdom. In the 15th century, Sikandar Lodi incorporated it into his kingdom. Babar passed through Siwan, crossing the Ghaghra river, during his return journey. The Dutch first arrived in Siwan at the end of the 17th century, followed by the English. After the 1764 Battle of Buxar, Siwan became part of Bengal.
Siwan has a rich religious history. In the 16th century, the Dhanauti Monastery was founded, and the Bijak was authored here. Legend has it that Lord Buddha attained Nirvana in Siwan. The district played a vital role in the 1857 independence movement, with many locals supporting Babu Kunwar Singh’s rebellion. Raja Ismail Ali Khan was the final ruler of Siwan. Sri Braj Kishore Prasad, a native of Siwan, led the anti-purdah movement in Bihar in response to the 1920 Non-Cooperative Movement.

Demographics:

According to the 2011 census, Siwan district has a population of 3,330,464, ranking 101st among Indian districts. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up 16.55% of the population, with a total of 551,418. The district experienced a population growth of 22.70% from 2001 to 2011. Siwan boasts a literacy rate of 69.45% and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1000 males, ranking 2nd in Bihar (state average: 918). Only 5.49% of the population resides in urban areas.

During the 2011 Census of India, 93.36% of the district’s population reported Bhojpuri as their first language, followed by 4.30% speaking Urdu and 2.12% speaking Hindi.

Administration:

Siwan is split into 2 sub-divisions Maharajganj and Siwan Sadar, and has 19 blocks.