Barwan - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Barwan is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Barwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwan is 213411. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.41 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. R.ganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Barwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barwan

As per Census 2011, Barwan village has a total population of 798 people, consisting of 416 males and 382 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 420 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwan

Barwan 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 Barwan

Barwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Roberts Ganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.ganj to Barwan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Barwan is about 16 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 Barwan

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

Health Facilities in Barwan

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

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