Poharwa - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Poharwa is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Lachhnauta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poharwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poharwa is 216416. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Poharwa

According to the 2011 Census, Poharwa village had a total population of 763 people, including 399 males and 364 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.49%, with male literacy at 53.25% and female literacy at 30.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Poharwa

Poharwa 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 Poharwa

Poharwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Poharwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Poharwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poharwa

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

Health Facilities in Poharwa

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

FAQs about Poharwa