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

As per Census 2011, Tarwa village has a total population of 2,721 people, consisting of 1,409 males and 1,312 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 415 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,665 literate and 1,056 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7211,4091,312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)415237178
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,271671600
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population1,665996669
Illiterate Population1,056413643

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhimharNorth0.99 km
SattarEast1.06 km
ShamatpuraNorth-East1.30 km
Chak ManjhriyaWest1.31 km
BalaujhaSouth-East1.38 km
Mohan SaraySouth-West1.38 km
PakadhuaNorth-West1.40 km
BaraganvNorth-West1.90 km
KhurpaSouth2.00 km
SamrajpurNorth2.09 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tarwa

Where is Tarwa located?

Tarwa village is located in Maunath Bhanjan Tehsil, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarwa?

Tarwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tarwa?

The pincode of Tarwa is 221705.

What is the population of Tarwa?

Tarwa has a total population of 2,721, including 1,409 males and 1,312 females.

How many households are there in Tarwa?

There are 421 households in Tarwa.

What is the literacy rate in Tarwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarwa is 61.19%. Male literacy is 70.69% and female literacy is 50.99%.