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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dewarh

As per Census 2011, Dewarh village has a total population of 1,782 people, consisting of 921 males and 861 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 849 literate and 933 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 867 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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