Barwa - Majhaulia, Pashchim Champaran

Barwa is a village situated in the Majhaulia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhaulia and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Barwa Semraghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 217299. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 845454 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Barwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanpatia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa village had a total population of 2,374 people, including 1,230 males and 1,144 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.46%, with male literacy at 71.79% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhowlia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Barwa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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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