Barwal - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Barwal is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Borwal Narwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwal is 216146. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Barwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barwal

According to the 2011 Census, Barwal village had a total population of 3,850 people, including 1,981 males and 1,869 females, living in 728 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.76%, with male literacy at 62.07% and female literacy at 38.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwal

Barwal 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 Barwal

Barwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Barwal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barwal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barwal

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

Health Facilities in Barwal

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

FAQs about Barwal