Bargawan - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Bargawan is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chobara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargawan is 253036. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bargawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bargawan

As per Census 2011, Bargawan village has a total population of 1,655 people, consisting of 844 males and 811 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 965 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,655844811
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270126144
Scheduled Castes (SC)1064561
Literate Population965546419
Illiterate Population690298392

Nearby Villages of Bargawan

Bargawan 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)
MarhukaNorth-East1.37 km
BhamNorth1.41 km
ShahmohamadpurSouth1.54 km
ChaubaraSouth-West1.61 km
CharkupaSouth-East1.83 km
KhatnahiEast2.05 km
KhairiSouth-West2.33 km
NaikiWest2.46 km
BirnawanNorth-East2.49 km
Nawa KhapNorth2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bargawan

Bargawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.7 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 Rafiganj to Bargawan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bargawan is about 38 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 Bargawan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bargawan 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 Bargawan

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

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

FAQs about Bargawan

Where is Bargawan located?

Bargawan village is located in Rafiganj Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bargawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bargawan is Chobara.

What is the pincode of Bargawan?

The pincode of Bargawan is 824125.

What is the population of Bargawan?

Bargawan has a total population of 1,655, including 844 males and 811 females.

How many households are there in Bargawan?

There are 220 households in Bargawan.

What is the literacy rate in Bargawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargawan is 58.31%. Male literacy is 64.69% and female literacy is 51.66%.