Bhasgarh - Obra, Aurangabad

Bhasgarh is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Ratanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhasgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhasgarh is 253298. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Bhasgarh

As per Census 2011, Bhasgarh village has a total population of 1,496 people, consisting of 760 males and 736 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,074 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,496760736
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251113138
Scheduled Castes (SC)252127125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,074602472
Illiterate Population422158264

Nearby Villages of Bhasgarh

Bhasgarh 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)
BazidpurSouth-East0.99 km
SadikpurWest1.26 km
AtrauliSouth-West1.53 km
RatanpurSouth1.60 km
RampurEast1.63 km
GiraSouth-West2.19 km
NarayanpurSouth-East2.31 km
GauharpurNorth-West2.34 km
BabhandihaWest2.62 km
MastalichakNorth-West2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhasgarh

Bhasgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Bhasgarh is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhasgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhasgarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhasgarh

Where is Bhasgarh located?

Bhasgarh village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhasgarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhasgarh is Ratanpur.

What is the pincode of Bhasgarh?

The pincode of Bhasgarh is 824124.

What is the population of Bhasgarh?

Bhasgarh has a total population of 1,496, including 760 males and 736 females.

How many households are there in Bhasgarh?

There are 226 households in Bhasgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Bhasgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhasgarh is 71.79%. Male literacy is 79.21% and female literacy is 64.13%.