Rawarhi - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Rawarhi is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Pipraulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rawarhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rawarhi is 220717. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.6 hectares and falls under the 847109 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rawarhi

As per Census 2011, Rawarhi village has a total population of 1,146 people, consisting of 571 males and 575 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 634 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,146571575
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218103115
Scheduled Castes (SC)300160140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population634381253
Illiterate Population512190322

Nearby Villages of Rawarhi

Rawarhi 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)
ChanauraganjSouth-West1.04 km
KanakpuraSouth-East1.28 km
PauramSouth1.44 km
SindurpuraSouth-East1.70 km
MajhauraSouth-West2.08 km
MachhdhiSouth2.37 km
AlpuraNorth2.65 km
SisauniWest2.74 km
SimraSouth-West2.78 km
KarnpurWest3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rawarhi

Rawarhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Rawarhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Rawarhi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rawarhi

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

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

Health Facilities in Rawarhi

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

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

FAQs about Rawarhi

Where is Rawarhi located?

Rawarhi village is located in Jhanjharpur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rawarhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Rawarhi is Pipraulia.

What is the pincode of Rawarhi?

The pincode of Rawarhi is 847109.

What is the population of Rawarhi?

Rawarhi has a total population of 1,146, including 571 males and 575 females.

How many households are there in Rawarhi?

There are 196 households in Rawarhi.

What is the literacy rate in Rawarhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rawarhi is 55.32%. Male literacy is 66.73% and female literacy is 44.00%.