Orwalia - Nichlaul, Mahrajganj

Orwalia is a village situated in the Nichlaul tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nichlaul and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Orvaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Orwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orwalia is 183882. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 273311 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Orwalia

As per Census 2011, Orwalia village has a total population of 2,030 people, consisting of 1,033 males and 997 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,128 literate and 902 illiterate residents. Additionally, 382 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Orwalia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Orwalia

Orwalia 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 Orwalia

Orwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurli Ramgarhwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Orwalia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Orwalia 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 Orwalia

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

Health Facilities in Orwalia

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

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