Garhwa - Ramgarhwa, Purbi Champaran

Garhwa is a village situated in the Ramgarhwa subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from Ramgarhwa and around 50 km from Motihari. Jaitapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhwa is 217587. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.6 hectares and falls under the 845433 pincode. Raxaul is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Garhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Garhwa village had a total population of 725 people, including 380 males and 345 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.82%, with male literacy at 78.86% and female literacy at 80.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhwa

Garhwa 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 Garhwa

Garhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharminiya, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raxaul to Garhwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Garhwa is about 50 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 Garhwa

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

Health Facilities in Garhwa

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

FAQs about Garhwa