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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Banwaria village has a total population of 2,230 people, consisting of 1,179 males and 1,051 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 434 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 1,275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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