Barganw - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Barganw is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bargawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barganw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barganw is 216895. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.1 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Barganw

As per Census 2011, Barganw village has a total population of 8,669 people, consisting of 4,534 males and 4,135 females. The village has 1,430 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,520 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,258 literate and 4,411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,337 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 205 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,6694,5344,135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,520772748
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,337699638
Scheduled Tribes (ST)205105100
Literate Population4,2582,6431,615
Illiterate Population4,4111,8912,520

Nearby Villages of Barganw

Barganw 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)
Khora ParsaNorth-East1.54 km
EkderwaWest2.04 km
KotwaNorth-West2.21 km
PipariyaSouth2.25 km
ParsaNorth-East2.74 km
Singari- GarhwaSouth-East2.80 km
AmauliaEast3.01 km
ChakhniSouth-West3.06 km
BhatauraNorth-West3.55 km
ChhatraulWest3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barganw

Barganw is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Barganw is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barganw is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barganw

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barganw

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barganw

Where is Barganw located?

Barganw village is located in Bagaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barganw?

The Gram Panchayat of Barganw is Bargawn.

What is the pincode of Barganw?

The pincode of Barganw is 845101.

What is the population of Barganw?

Barganw has a total population of 8,669, including 4,534 males and 4,135 females.

How many households are there in Barganw?

There are 1,430 households in Barganw.

What is the literacy rate in Barganw?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barganw is 49.12%. Male literacy is 58.29% and female literacy is 39.06%.