Tarwa - Maunath Bhanjan, Mau

Tarwa is a village situated in the Maunath Bhanjan tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maunath Bhanjan and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Tarwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarwa is 197079. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.15 hectares and falls under the 221705 pincode. Mau is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

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

Population of Tarwa

According to the 2011 Census, Tarwa village had a total population of 2,721 people, including 1,409 males and 1,312 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 84.98% and female literacy at 58.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarwa

Tarwa 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 Tarwa

Tarwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratanpura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mau to Tarwa is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Tarwa is about 24 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 Tarwa

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

Health Facilities in Tarwa

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

FAQs about Tarwa