Barwa - Adapur, Purbi Champaran

Barwa is a village situated in the Adapur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from Adapur and around 35 km from Motihari. Barwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 217540. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.2 hectares and falls under the 845301 pincode. Raxaul is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa village had a total population of 5,760 people, including 3,017 males and 2,743 females, living in 926 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.55%, with male literacy at 53.45% and female literacy at 30.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 626, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwa

Barwa 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 Barwa

Barwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nakardei, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raxaul to Barwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Barwa is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barwa

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

Health Facilities in Barwa

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

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