Banwar - Manjhi, Saran

Banwar is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Leguar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banwar is 233439. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 841205 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banwar

According to the 2011 Census, Banwar village had a total population of 2,277 people, including 1,101 males and 1,176 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 88.51% and female literacy at 59.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Banwar

Banwar 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 Banwar

Banwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daudpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Banwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Banwar is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banwar

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

Health Facilities in Banwar

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

FAQs about Banwar