Barhawa - Bankatwa, Purbi Champaran

Barhawa is a village situated in the Bankatwa subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from Bankatwa and around 42 km from Motihari. Jhanjhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhawa is 217756. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 845302 pincode. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Barhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Barhawa village had a total population of 2,843 people, including 1,488 males and 1,355 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.07%, with male literacy at 47.09% and female literacy at 19.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhawa

Barhawa 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 Barhawa

Barhawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaimurtinagar F, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhaka to Barhawa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Barhawa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhawa

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

Health Facilities in Barhawa

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

FAQs about Barhawa