Bhadwa - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Bhadwa is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhadwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadwa is 253108. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhadwa 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 Bhadwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadwa village had a total population of 3,885 people, including 1,982 males and 1,903 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.49%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 66.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 766, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadwa

Bhadwa 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 Bhadwa

Bhadwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bhadwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhadwa is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadwa

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

Health Facilities in Bhadwa

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

FAQs about Bhadwa