Tarwalia - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Tarwalia is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Yamunapur Tarbalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarwalia is 216118. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.2 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Tarwalia 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 Tarwalia

According to the 2011 Census, Tarwalia village had a total population of 1,530 people, including 788 males and 742 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.34%, with male literacy at 69.48% and female literacy at 38.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarwalia

Tarwalia 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 Tarwalia

Tarwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Tarwalia is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Tarwalia is about 74 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 Tarwalia

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

Health Facilities in Tarwalia

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

FAQs about Tarwalia