Paorha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Paorha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bakuli Pachgawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paorha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paorha is 216075. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.8 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Paorha 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 Paorha

According to the 2011 Census, Paorha village had a total population of 832 people, including 431 males and 401 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.53%, with male literacy at 59.54% and female literacy at 22.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Paorha

Paorha 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 Paorha

Paorha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Paorha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Paorha is about 81 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 Paorha

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

Health Facilities in Paorha

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

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