Babhanganwa - Barauni, Begusarai

Babhanganwa is a village situated in the Barauni subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauni and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Babhagama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babhanganwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhanganwa is 237967. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 851112 pincode. Begusarai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Babhanganwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Begusarai Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Babhanganwa

As per Census 2011, Babhanganwa village has a total population of 5,183 people, consisting of 2,785 males and 2,398 females. The village has 1,070 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 821 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,016 literate and 2,167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 615 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1832,7852,398
Child Population (0–6 yrs)821431390
Scheduled Castes (SC)615333282
Literate Population3,0161,7671,249
Illiterate Population2,1671,0181,149

Nearby Villages of Babhanganwa

Babhanganwa 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)
RampurbahuaraNorth-West1.10 km
MobarakpurSouth-West1.42 km
Badh MirzapurSouth1.69 km
KhamharEast2.01 km
ParraWest2.34 km
ChakkaSouth-East2.47 km
SaraunjaNorth2.68 km
BagwaraSouth-West2.73 km
EkhtiarpurSouth-East2.77 km
SahuriWest3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babhanganwa

Babhanganwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhaul Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begusarai to Babhanganwa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babhanganwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Babhanganwa

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

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

FAQs about Babhanganwa

Where is Babhanganwa located?

Babhanganwa village is located in Barauni Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babhanganwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Babhanganwa is Babhagama.

What is the pincode of Babhanganwa?

The pincode of Babhanganwa is 851112.

What is the population of Babhanganwa?

Babhanganwa has a total population of 5,183, including 2,785 males and 2,398 females.

How many households are there in Babhanganwa?

There are 1,070 households in Babhanganwa.

What is the literacy rate in Babhanganwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babhanganwa is 58.19%. Male literacy is 63.45% and female literacy is 52.09%.