Indian Village Directory

Barharwa Village

Barharwa is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216347, the Census 2011 record lists 1,624 people in 265 households and the reported area is 218.1 hectares. The local references include Matiaria Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Barharwa is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216347 and 1,624 people in 265 households.
Village Code216347
Population1,624
Households265
Area218.1 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Barharwa
Census Village Code
216347
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Matiaria
Households
265
Population
1,624
Male Population
829
Female Population
795
Sex Ratio
958.99
Area
218.1 hectares
Area
2.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barharwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,624 people, 218.1 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Barharwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
BlockGaunaha
CD BlockGaunaha
Gram PanchayatMatiaria
  • Barharwa falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216347.
  • The record lists 1,624 people living in 265 households.
  • The reported village area is 218.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density744.61 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.13 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share79.62%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barharwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216347, Matiaria Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216347
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0002
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Matiaria

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Barharwa, about 40 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
218.1 hectares
Area
2.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,624 people in 265 households, with 829 male residents and 795 female residents. The average household size is 6.13, and SC share is 8.74% and ST share is 79.62% for Barharwa. Population density works out to about 744.61 people per sq km.

Total Households
265
Total Population
1,624
Male Population
829
Female Population
795
Sex Ratio
958.99
Average Household Size
6.13
SC Population
142
SC Male Population
77
SC Female Population
65
SC Population Share
8.74
ST Population
1,293
ST Male Population
659
ST Female Population
634
ST Population Share
79.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barharwa list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barharwa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
110 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barharwa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barharwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barharwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.3 hectares and irrigated land is 44.5 hectares (44.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
100.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.5
Canals Area In Hectares
44.5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barharwa village located?

Barharwa is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barharwa village in?

Barharwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Barharwa village in?

Barharwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barharwa under?

Barharwa comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barharwa?

The Census village code of Barharwa is 216347.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barharwa under?

Barharwa is listed under Matiaria Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Barharwa village?

The village record lists 1,624 people and 265 households for Barharwa.

How many households are in Barharwa village?

The village record lists 265 households for Barharwa.

What is the male and female population of Barharwa?

The record lists 829 male residents and 795 female residents for Barharwa.

What is the sex ratio of Barharwa village?

The sex ratio of Barharwa is 958.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barharwa village?

The reported geographical area of Barharwa is 218.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Barharwa village?

The approximate population density of Barharwa is 744.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barharwa?

The nearest town listed for Barharwa is Narkatiyaganj, about 40 km away.

How far is Barharwa from the district headquarters?

Barharwa is about 56 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barharwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Barharwa is about 17 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barharwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barharwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barharwa?

For Barharwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.3 hectares and irrigated land is 44.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Barharwa.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.