Koirganwan - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Koirganwan 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 35 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Purainiya Harsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koirganwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koirganwan is 216650. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.12 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Koirganwan 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 Koirganwan

As per Census 2011, Koirganwan village has a total population of 1,699 people, consisting of 861 males and 838 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 948 literate and 751 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,699861838
Child Population (0–6 yrs)264118146
Scheduled Castes (SC)261124137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1658976
Literate Population948582366
Illiterate Population751279472

Nearby Villages of Koirganwan

Koirganwan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TumkariaNorth-East1.16 km
SofwaNorth1.22 km
GarurhaSouth1.26 km
HarsariSouth-West1.29 km
PurainiaSouth-West1.68 km
PoiaSouth2.05 km
SonasatiEast2.08 km
KatgharwaNorth-East2.25 km
Mathia KhapWest2.33 km
RajpurSouth-East2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koirganwan

Public transport in the Koirganwan 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 29.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Koirganwan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Koirganwan is about 35 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 Koirganwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Koirganwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Koirganwan

Where is Koirganwan located?

Koirganwan village is located in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koirganwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Koirganwan is Purainiya Harsari.

What is the pincode of Koirganwan?

The pincode of Koirganwan is 845455.

What is the population of Koirganwan?

Koirganwan has a total population of 1,699, including 861 males and 838 females.

How many households are there in Koirganwan?

There are 325 households in Koirganwan.

What is the literacy rate in Koirganwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koirganwan is 55.80%. Male literacy is 67.60% and female literacy is 43.68%.