Ghaghwa - Madhubani, Pashchim Champaran

Ghaghwa is a village situated in the Madhubani subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhubani and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Barwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaghwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghwa is 216991. The village covers a total geographical area of 713 hectares and falls under the 845104 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Ghaghwa

As per Census 2011, Ghaghwa village has a total population of 4,945 people, consisting of 2,570 males and 2,375 females. The village has 802 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 972 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,035 literate and 2,910 illiterate residents. Additionally, 651 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9452,5702,375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)972536436
Scheduled Castes (SC)651343308
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1497970
Literate Population2,0351,226809
Illiterate Population2,9101,3441,566

Nearby Villages of Ghaghwa

Ghaghwa 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)
Jungle LuathahaSouth-East1.78 km
Jungle SiswaSouth2.36 km
BarwaWest2.39 km
Jungle PachrukhiaSouth-West2.79 km
Barawa MishrauliSouth-East3.07 km
Kuber PattiSouth-East3.40 km
Jungle Bangali PattiSouth3.79 km
Bajar KeraiaNorth3.84 km
BabhnauliSouth-East3.84 km
ChauriaWest3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghaghwa

Ghaghwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 54.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Ghaghwa is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Ghaghwa is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaghwa

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghaghwa

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

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

FAQs about Ghaghwa

Where is Ghaghwa located?

Ghaghwa village is located in Madhubani Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghaghwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghaghwa is Barwa.

What is the pincode of Ghaghwa?

The pincode of Ghaghwa is 845104.

What is the population of Ghaghwa?

Ghaghwa has a total population of 4,945, including 2,570 males and 2,375 females.

How many households are there in Ghaghwa?

There are 802 households in Ghaghwa.

What is the literacy rate in Ghaghwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghaghwa is 41.15%. Male literacy is 47.70% and female literacy is 34.06%.