Barwa - Madhubani, Pashchim Champaran

Barwa is a village situated in the Madhubani subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhubani and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Barwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 216990. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 845104 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa village had a total population of 3,804 people, including 1,982 males and 1,822 females, living in 642 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.93%, with male literacy at 58.33% and female literacy at 30.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwa

Barwa 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 Barwa

Barwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kath Kuiyan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Barwa is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barwa is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barwa

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

Health Facilities in Barwa

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

FAQs about Barwa