Baswaria Village - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Baswaria is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Paroraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baswaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baswaria is 216709. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.8 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Baswaria 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 Baswaria

As per Census 2011, Baswaria village has a total population of 1,586 people, consisting of 845 males and 741 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 670 literate and 916 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baswaria

Baswaria 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 Baswaria

Baswaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Baswaria is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Baswaria is about 30 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 Baswaria

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

Health Facilities in Baswaria

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

FAQs about Baswaria