Itwa - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Itwa is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Mahaicha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itwa is 230792. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 841438 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Itwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hathua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Itwa

According to the 2011 Census, Itwa village had a total population of 1,895 people, including 972 males and 923 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.58%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 56.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Itwa

Itwa 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 Itwa

Itwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Itwa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Itwa is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itwa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Itwa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Itwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Itwa village are given below:

FAQs about Itwa