Baligawan - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Baligawan is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Baligawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baligawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baligawan is 253103. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Baligawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baligawan

According to the 2011 Census, Baligawan village had a total population of 3,707 people, including 1,903 males and 1,804 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.94%, with male literacy at 83.16% and female literacy at 57.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 813.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baligawan

Baligawan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Baligawan

Baligawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Baligawan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Baligawan is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baligawan

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

Health Facilities in Baligawan

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

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