Barwa - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Barwa is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Barwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 216509. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 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 3,690 people, including 1,972 males and 1,718 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.10%, with male literacy at 47.26% and female literacy at 27.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 996, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Barwa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barwa is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

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