Indian Village Directory

Barwa Village

Barwa is an inhabited village in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216656, the Census 2011 record lists 1,943 people in 345 households and the reported area is 23.8 hectares. The local references include Dhumnagar Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 1 km.

In short:

Barwa is a village in Narkatiaganj Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216656 and 1,943 people in 345 households.

Village Code216656
Population1,943
Households345
Area23.8 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Barwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,943 people, 23.8 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Barwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Narkatiaganj
CD Block Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat DHUMNAGAR
  • Barwa falls under Narkatiaganj Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216656.
  • The record lists 1,943 people living in 345 households.
  • The reported village area is 23.8 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
Barwa
Census Village Code
216656
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narkatiaganj
Sub-district Census Code
01017
CD Block
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat
Dhumnagar
Households
345
Population
1,943
Male Population
1,024
Female Population
919
Sex Ratio
897.46
Area
23.8 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
1 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 8,163.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.63 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.54% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.21% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 91.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 216656, Dhumnagar Gram Panchayat and Narkatiaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01017
Village Census Code
216656
CD Block Code
0005
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Dhumnagar

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Barwa, about 1 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatiaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
1 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
1 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
1 km
Total Geographical Area
23.8 hectares
Area
0.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,943 people in 345 households, with 1,024 male residents and 919 female residents. The average household size is 5.63, and SC share is 13.54% and ST share is 0.21% for Barwa. Population density works out to about 8,163.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
345
Total Population
1,943
Male Population
1,024
Female Population
919
Sex Ratio
897.46
Average Household Size
5.63
SC Population
263
SC Male Population
144
SC Female Population
119
SC Population Share
13.54
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barwa 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Major 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 Barwa include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barwa is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 21.9 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares (91.3% 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
1.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.0
Canals Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barwa village located?

Barwa is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barwa village in?

Barwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Barwa village in?

Barwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barwa under?

Barwa comes under Narkatiaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barwa?

The Census village code of Barwa is 216656.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barwa under?

Barwa is listed under DHUMNAGAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatiaganj.

What is the population of Barwa village?

The village record lists 1,943 people and 345 households for Barwa.

How many households are in Barwa village?

The village record lists 345 households for Barwa.

What is the male and female population of Barwa?

The record lists 1,024 male residents and 919 female residents for Barwa.

What is the sex ratio of Barwa village?

The sex ratio of Barwa is 897.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barwa village?

The reported geographical area of Barwa is 23.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Barwa village?

The approximate population density of Barwa is 8,163.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barwa?

The nearest town listed for Barwa is Narkatiyaganj, about 1 km away.

How far is Barwa from the district headquarters?

Barwa is about 40 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Barwa is about 1 km from Narkatiaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barwa?

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

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

For Barwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 21.9 hectares and irrigated land is 20 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.