Barwa - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Barwa is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Barwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 195207. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.08 hectares and falls under the 276204 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa village had a total population of 1,557 people, including 758 males and 799 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.09%, with male literacy at 80.03% and female literacy at 58.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 577.

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 Phariha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Barwa is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Barwa is about 30 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:

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