Manwa - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Manwa is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Manwa Parsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manwa is 216585. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.05 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Manwa 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 Manwa

As per Census 2011, Manwa village has a total population of 1,616 people, consisting of 873 males and 743 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 611 literate and 1,005 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manwa

Manwa 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 Manwa

Manwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Manwa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Manwa is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manwa

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

Health Facilities in Manwa

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

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