Where is Poharwa village located?
Poharwa is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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Poharwa Village
Poharwa is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216416, the Census 2011 record lists 763 people in 153 households and the reported area is 242 hectares. The local references include Lachhnauta Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 15 km.
Poharwa is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216416 and 763 people in 153 households.
Village Code216416
Population763
Households153
Area242 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Detailed village profile
Poharwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 763 people, 242 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Poharwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Poharwa falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216416.
- The record lists 763 people living in 153 households.
- The reported village area is 242 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Poharwa
- Census Village Code
- 216416
- 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
- Lachhnauta
- Households
- 153
- Population
- 763
- Male Population
- 399
- Female Population
- 364
- Sex Ratio
- 912.28
- Area
- 242 hectares
- Area
- 2.42 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
315.29 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.99 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
67.63%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
1.44%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Poharwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216416, Lachhnauta Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- Village Census Code
- 216416
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Lachhnauta
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Poharwa, about 15 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gaunaha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 50 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 242 hectares
- Area
- 2.42 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 763 people in 153 households, with 399 male residents and 364 female residents. The average household size is 4.99, and SC share is 67.63% and ST share is 1.44% for Poharwa. Population density works out to about 315.29 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 153
- Total Population
- 763
- Male Population
- 399
- Female Population
- 364
- Sex Ratio
- 912.28
- Average Household Size
- 4.99
- SC Population
- 516
- SC Male Population
- 270
- SC Female Population
- 246
- SC Population Share
- 67.63
- ST Population
- 11
- ST Male Population
- 4
- ST Female Population
- 7
- ST Population Share
- 1.44
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Poharwa 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 Poharwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Poharwa include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Poharwa include self-help groups and PDS shop. 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Poharwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 185 hectares and irrigated land is 185 hectares (100% 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
- 35.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 185.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 185.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 130 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 40 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
Map and Location
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Which district is Poharwa village in?
Poharwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Poharwa village in?
Poharwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Poharwa under?
Poharwa comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Poharwa?
The Census village code of Poharwa is 216416.
Which Gram Panchayat is Poharwa under?
Poharwa is listed under Lachhnauta Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.
What is the population of Poharwa village?
The village record lists 763 people and 153 households for Poharwa.
How many households are in Poharwa village?
The village record lists 153 households for Poharwa.
What is the male and female population of Poharwa?
The record lists 399 male residents and 364 female residents for Poharwa.
What is the sex ratio of Poharwa village?
The sex ratio of Poharwa is 912.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Poharwa village?
The reported geographical area of Poharwa is 242 hectares.
What is the population density of Poharwa village?
The approximate population density of Poharwa is 315.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Poharwa?
The nearest town listed for Poharwa is Narkatiyaganj, about 15 km away.
How far is Poharwa from the district headquarters?
Poharwa is about 50 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Poharwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Poharwa is about 6 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Poharwa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Poharwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Poharwa?
For Poharwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 185 hectares and irrigated land is 185 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Poharwa.