Unwa Birit - Sugauli, Purbi Champaran

Unwa Birit is a village situated in the Sugauli subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from Sugauli and around 33 km from Motihari. Karamwa Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unwa Birit village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unwa Birit is 217640. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.3 hectares and falls under the 845456 pincode. Sugauli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Unwa Birit

As per Census 2011, Unwa Birit village has a total population of 754 people, consisting of 401 males and 353 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 394 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Unwa Birit are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population754401353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356966
Literate Population360241119
Illiterate Population394160234

Nearby Villages of Unwa Birit

Unwa Birit 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)
LediharNorth1.45 km
BaksaEast1.49 km
BiguiaSouth-West1.79 km
KhonraSouth-East1.93 km
MadhopurkaramwaNorth-West2.21 km
RaghunathpurNorth2.24 km
KhutiharwaNorth3.06 km
MansinghaSouth-East3.16 km
PachbhirwaNorth-East3.28 km
BhawanipurSouth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Unwa Birit

Unwa Birit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Semra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sugauli to Unwa Birit is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Unwa Birit is about 33 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 Unwa Birit

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Unwa Birit

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Unwa Birit

Where is Unwa Birit located?

Unwa Birit village is located in Sugauli Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Unwa Birit?

The Gram Panchayat of Unwa Birit is Karamwa Raghunathpur.

What is the pincode of Unwa Birit?

The pincode of Unwa Birit is 845456.

What is the population of Unwa Birit?

Unwa Birit has a total population of 754, including 401 males and 353 females.

How many households are there in Unwa Birit?

There are 151 households in Unwa Birit.

What is the literacy rate in Unwa Birit?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Unwa Birit is 47.75%. Male literacy is 60.10% and female literacy is 33.71%.