Raybarwa - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Raybarwa is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raybarwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raybarwa is 216818. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.9 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Raybarwa 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 Raybarwa

As per Census 2011, Raybarwa village has a total population of 4,858 people, consisting of 2,576 males and 2,282 females. The village has 856 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,485 literate and 2,373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 740 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8582,5762,282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,133580553
Scheduled Castes (SC)740393347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)875136
Literate Population2,4851,551934
Illiterate Population2,3731,0251,348

Nearby Villages of Raybarwa

Raybarwa 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)
SomgarhEast1.73 km
DharampurSouth-West1.77 km
SathiSouth1.87 km
SemriNorth-West2.06 km
BhatauraSouth-East2.39 km
GonahiWest2.45 km
Barwa KalanSouth-West2.64 km
SirsiaNorth-East2.70 km
Birit GonahiSouth-West2.88 km
DumdumuwaSouth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Raybarwa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raybarwa. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Raybarwa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Raybarwa is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raybarwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Raybarwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Raybarwa

Where is Raybarwa located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Raybarwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Raybarwa is Sathi.

What is the pincode of Raybarwa?

The pincode of Raybarwa is 845449.

What is the population of Raybarwa?

Raybarwa has a total population of 4,858, including 2,576 males and 2,282 females.

How many households are there in Raybarwa?

There are 856 households in Raybarwa.

What is the literacy rate in Raybarwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raybarwa is 51.15%. Male literacy is 60.21% and female literacy is 40.93%.