Babhain - Bakhri, Begusarai

Babhain is a village situated in the Bakhri subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bakhri and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Ratan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babhain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhain is 238237. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 848201 pincode. Bakhri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Babhain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Babhain

As per Census 2011, Babhain village has a total population of 635 people, consisting of 340 males and 295 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 261 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population635340295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1448460
Scheduled Castes (SC)417231186
Literate Population26116695
Illiterate Population374174200

Nearby Villages of Babhain

Babhain 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)
Chak BanwarNorth-West0.38 km
KurnwanNorth-West0.66 km
Chak ChanarpatNorth-West0.92 km
Udan ChakSouth-West1.14 km
SugiNorth-West1.18 km
NisaharaNorth-East1.36 km
RatanSouth-West1.56 km
BurhwanEast1.64 km
Baghras Hari SinghWest1.83 km
Rani ShakarpuraSouth-East2.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babhain

Babhain 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 Imli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Bakhri to Babhain is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Babhain is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babhain

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

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Babhain 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Babhain

Where is Babhain located?

Babhain village is located in Bakhri Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babhain?

The Gram Panchayat of Babhain is Ratan.

What is the pincode of Babhain?

The pincode of Babhain is 848201.

What is the population of Babhain?

Babhain has a total population of 635, including 340 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Babhain?

There are 121 households in Babhain.

What is the literacy rate in Babhain?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babhain is 41.10%. Male literacy is 48.82% and female literacy is 32.20%.