Barwa Buzurg - Manjhi, Saran

Barwa Buzurg is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhalua Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barwa Buzurg village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa Buzurg is 233406. The village covers a total geographical area of 406 hectares and falls under the 841205 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Barwa Buzurg 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 Barwa Buzurg

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa Buzurg village had a total population of 4,476 people, including 2,329 males and 2,147 females, living in 668 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.93%, with male literacy at 88.12% and female literacy at 64.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 903, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwa Buzurg

Barwa Buzurg 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 Barwa Buzurg

Barwa Buzurg is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Barwa Buzurg is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Barwa Buzurg is about 27 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 Barwa Buzurg

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

Health Facilities in Barwa Buzurg

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

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