Kalwariya - Adapur, Purbi Champaran

Kalwariya is a village situated in the Adapur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from Adapur and around 40 km from Motihari. Majhariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalwariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalwariya is 217553. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.1 hectares and falls under the 845301 pincode. Raxaul is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kalwariya

As per Census 2011, Kalwariya village has a total population of 726 people, consisting of 408 males and 318 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 779 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population726408318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1357857
Scheduled Castes (SC)371621
Literate Population27418292
Illiterate Population452226226

Nearby Villages of Kalwariya

Kalwariya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MajhariyaSouth-West1.34 km
ImilwaNorth1.55 km
Gamharia KalanSouth-East1.71 km
BherihariNorth-East1.90 km
DubahaEast2.59 km
BishunpurwaNorth2.71 km
Birta TolaWest2.85 km
BahadurpurSouth-East2.96 km
AnharaSouth-West3.00 km
Lachhimipur PokhariyaNorth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalwariya

Kalwariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adapur, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raxaul to Kalwariya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Kalwariya is about 40 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 Kalwariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kalwariya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalwariya

Where is Kalwariya located?

Kalwariya village is located in Adapur Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalwariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalwariya is Majhariya.

What is the pincode of Kalwariya?

The pincode of Kalwariya is 845301.

What is the population of Kalwariya?

Kalwariya has a total population of 726, including 408 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Kalwariya?

There are 158 households in Kalwariya.

What is the literacy rate in Kalwariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalwariya is 37.74%. Male literacy is 44.61% and female literacy is 28.93%.