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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghaghwa

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaghwa village had a total population of 4,945 people, including 2,570 males and 2,375 females, living in 802 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.22%, with male literacy at 60.28% and female literacy at 41.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 651, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ghaghwa