Dewarh - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Dewarh is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jamunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewarh is 216469. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.3 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dewarh

According to the 2011 Census, Dewarh village had a total population of 1,782 people, including 921 males and 861 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.75%, with male literacy at 67.31% and female literacy at 45.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 867.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewarh

Dewarh 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 Dewarh

Dewarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dewarh is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dewarh is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewarh

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

Health Facilities in Dewarh

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

FAQs about Dewarh