Panchgarwa - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Panchgarwa is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bakuli Pachgawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchgarwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchgarwa is 216116. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Panchgarwa 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 Panchgarwa

According to the 2011 Census, Panchgarwa village had a total population of 2,937 people, including 1,532 males and 1,405 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.29%, with male literacy at 58.09% and female literacy at 35.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchgarwa

Panchgarwa 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 Panchgarwa

Panchgarwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Panchgarwa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Panchgarwa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panchgarwa

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

Health Facilities in Panchgarwa

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

FAQs about Panchgarwa