Gurwaliya - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Gurwaliya is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chamwaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurwaliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurwaliya is 216160. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gurwaliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurwaliya

According to the 2011 Census, Gurwaliya village had a total population of 460 people, including 245 males and 215 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.54%, with male literacy at 39.51% and female literacy at 24.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurwaliya

Gurwaliya 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 Gurwaliya

Public transport in the Gurwaliya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Gurwaliya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Gurwaliya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurwaliya

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

Health Facilities in Gurwaliya

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

FAQs about Gurwaliya