Barwa - Bhaderwah, Doda

Barwa is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baderwah and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Diggi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 004425. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.2 hectares and falls under the 182221 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Barwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa village had a total population of 387 people, including 199 males and 188 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 65.84%.

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

Barwa 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

Barwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Barwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Barwa is about 26 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

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

Health Facilities in Barwa

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Barwa