Baswaria - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Baswaria is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rupwalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baswaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baswaria is 216370. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Baswaria

According to the 2011 Census, Baswaria village had a total population of 2,014 people, including 1,040 males and 974 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 72.62% and female literacy at 48.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Baswaria

Baswaria 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 Baswaria

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Baswaria. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Baswaria is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Baswaria is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baswaria

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

Health Facilities in Baswaria

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

FAQs about Baswaria