Deurwa - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Deurwa is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Deurwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deurwa is 216744. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Deurwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Deurwa village had a total population of 3,557 people, including 1,879 males and 1,678 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.31%, with male literacy at 75.87% and female literacy at 57.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Deurwa

Deurwa 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 Deurwa

Deurwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Deurwa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Deurwa is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deurwa

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

Health Facilities in Deurwa

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

FAQs about Deurwa