Datwar - Khajauli, Madhubani

Datwar is a village situated in the Khajauli subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajauli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Datuar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Datwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Datwar is 220211. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.86 hectares and falls under the 847228 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Datwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Datwar

According to the 2011 Census, Datwar village had a total population of 5,425 people, including 2,879 males and 2,546 females, living in 1,071 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.34%, with male literacy at 74.49% and female literacy at 52.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Datwar

Datwar 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 Datwar

Datwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajauli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Datwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Datwar is about 22 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 Datwar

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

Health Facilities in Datwar

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

FAQs about Datwar