Banwaria - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Banwaria is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Banbariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banwaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banwaria is 216676. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.2 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banwaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banwaria

According to the 2011 Census, Banwaria village had a total population of 2,230 people, including 1,179 males and 1,051 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.17%, with male literacy at 64.65% and female literacy at 40.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Banwaria

Banwaria 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 Banwaria

Banwaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narkatiaganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Banwaria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Banwaria is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banwaria

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

Health Facilities in Banwaria

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

FAQs about Banwaria