Odarwa - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Odarwa is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Kukura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odarwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odarwa is 216609. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.8 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Odarwa 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 Odarwa

According to the 2011 Census, Odarwa village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,176 males and 1,059 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.00%, with male literacy at 57.16% and female literacy at 26.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Odarwa

Odarwa 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 Odarwa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Odarwa. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Odarwa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Odarwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Odarwa

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

Health Facilities in Odarwa

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

FAQs about Odarwa