Patherwa - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Patherwa is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Yamunapur Tarbalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patherwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patherwa is 216123. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Patherwa 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 Patherwa

As per Census 2011, Patherwa village has a total population of 1,424 people, consisting of 736 males and 688 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 281 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 866 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patherwa

Patherwa 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 Patherwa

Public transport in the Patherwa 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 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Patherwa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Patherwa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patherwa

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

Health Facilities in Patherwa

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

FAQs about Patherwa