Indarwa - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Indarwa 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Indarwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Indarwa is 216598. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.8 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Indarwa 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 Indarwa

According to the 2011 Census, Indarwa village had a total population of 1,436 people, including 755 males and 681 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.99%, with male literacy at 72.70% and female literacy at 49.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Indarwa

Indarwa 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 Indarwa

Public transport in the Indarwa 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 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Indarwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Indarwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Indarwa

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

Health Facilities in Indarwa

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

FAQs about Indarwa