Dewriya - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Dewriya is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Devariya Taruanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewriya is 216061. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.8 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dewriya

As per Census 2011, Dewriya village has a total population of 1,490 people, consisting of 782 males and 708 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 871 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,324 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,490782708
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238124114
Scheduled Castes (SC)1135459
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,324698626
Literate Population871534337
Illiterate Population619248371

Nearby Villages of Dewriya

Dewriya 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)
Barba KhurdSouth1.57 km
BharchhiNorth-West1.72 km
BhelahiEast1.93 km
TariwanwaNorth1.96 km
KhamauraSouth-East2.31 km
MajhauwaSouth2.85 km
Kunai LachhmipurNorth-East2.90 km
JararWest2.91 km
AmolbaNorth-West2.97 km
BakuliaSouth3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewriya

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dewriya. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Dewriya is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dewriya is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewriya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dewriya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dewriya

Where is Dewriya located?

Dewriya village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewriya?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewriya is Devariya Taruanwa.

What is the pincode of Dewriya?

The pincode of Dewriya is 845105.

What is the population of Dewriya?

Dewriya has a total population of 1,490, including 782 males and 708 females.

How many households are there in Dewriya?

There are 240 households in Dewriya.

What is the literacy rate in Dewriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewriya is 58.46%. Male literacy is 68.29% and female literacy is 47.60%.