Bhelwandi - Goh, Aurangabad

Bhelwandi is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhurkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelwandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelwandi is 252970. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bhelwandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhelwandi

As per Census 2011, Bhelwandi village has a total population of 1,169 people, consisting of 605 males and 564 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 674 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,169605564
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1427369
Scheduled Castes (SC)344173171
Literate Population674403271
Illiterate Population495202293

Nearby Villages of Bhelwandi

Bhelwandi 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)
EhiapurNorth-West1.16 km
BerkaSouth1.23 km
PiprahiNorth1.28 km
KaithisiroEast1.29 km
SahdaniEast2.03 km
AkaunaWest2.18 km
BhauthahiNorth2.22 km
DarhaSouth2.58 km
PipraNorth-West2.75 km
AnwariNorth-East2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhelwandi

Bhelwandi 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 Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bhelwandi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhelwandi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelwandi

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhelwandi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhelwandi

Where is Bhelwandi located?

Bhelwandi village is located in Goh Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhelwandi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhelwandi is Bhurkunda.

What is the pincode of Bhelwandi?

The pincode of Bhelwandi is 824203.

What is the population of Bhelwandi?

Bhelwandi has a total population of 1,169, including 605 males and 564 females.

How many households are there in Bhelwandi?

There are 164 households in Bhelwandi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhelwandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhelwandi is 57.66%. Male literacy is 66.61% and female literacy is 48.05%.