Pachbhirwa - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Pachbhirwa is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Kataiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachbhirwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachbhirwa is 216832. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.3 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Pachbhirwa

As per Census 2011, Pachbhirwa village has a total population of 216 people, consisting of 121 males and 95 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 785 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 68 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21612195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)26188
Literate Population1489256
Illiterate Population682939

Nearby Villages of Pachbhirwa

Pachbhirwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarpurSouth0.99 km
SerukahiaNorth1.27 km
KataiaSouth-East1.89 km
SiswaniaEast1.91 km
GondauliNorth-East2.38 km
ParorahaNorth2.57 km
BishunpurwaEast3.18 km
BherihawaNorth3.71 km
Jaini TolaWest3.79 km
Barwa (sani)South-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachbhirwa

Pachbhirwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Pachbhirwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pachbhirwa is about 30 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 Pachbhirwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pachbhirwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pachbhirwa

Where is Pachbhirwa located?

Pachbhirwa village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pachbhirwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Pachbhirwa is Kataiya.

What is the pincode of Pachbhirwa?

The pincode of Pachbhirwa is 845453.

What is the population of Pachbhirwa?

Pachbhirwa has a total population of 216, including 121 males and 95 females.

How many households are there in Pachbhirwa?

There are 46 households in Pachbhirwa.

What is the literacy rate in Pachbhirwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachbhirwa is 68.52%. Male literacy is 76.03% and female literacy is 58.95%.