Derwa - Kesaria, Purbi Champaran

Derwa is a village situated in the Kesaria subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from Kesaria and around 48 km from Motihari. Dhekahan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derwa is 218214. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.2 hectares and falls under the 845424 pincode. Kesaria is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Derwa

According to the 2011 Census, Derwa village had a total population of 1,728 people, including 870 males and 858 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.31%, with male literacy at 73.86% and female literacy at 50.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 504.

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

Nearby Villages of Derwa

Derwa 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 Derwa

Derwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chakia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesaria to Derwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Derwa is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Derwa

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

Health Facilities in Derwa

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

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