Dhaarahwa - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Dhaarahwa is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Nautanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaarahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaarahwa is 216625. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.21 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Dhaarahwa 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 Dhaarahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaarahwa village had a total population of 1,622 people, including 823 males and 799 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.56%, with male literacy at 51.51% and female literacy at 34.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaarahwa

Dhaarahwa 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 Dhaarahwa

Dhaarahwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dhaarahwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhaarahwa is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaarahwa

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

Health Facilities in Dhaarahwa

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

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