Hathiwanwan - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Hathiwanwan is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dholbajwa Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hathiwanwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hathiwanwan is 216078. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.4 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Hathiwanwan 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 Hathiwanwan

According to the 2011 Census, Hathiwanwan village had a total population of 1,599 people, including 819 males and 780 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.25%, with male literacy at 47.47% and female literacy at 30.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,062.

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

Nearby Villages of Hathiwanwan

Hathiwanwan 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 Hathiwanwan

Hathiwanwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Hathiwanwan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Hathiwanwan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hathiwanwan

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

Health Facilities in Hathiwanwan

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

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