Bhaskara - Barauni, Begusarai

Bhaskara is a village situated in the Barauni subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauni and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Amarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaskara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaskara is 238020. The village covers a total geographical area of 3 hectares and falls under the 851112 pincode. Barauni is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bhaskara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaskara village had a total population of 465 people, including 253 males and 212 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.86%, with male literacy at 65.15% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population465253212
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925537
Scheduled Castes (SC)379209170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population22712998
Illiterate Population238124114

Nearby Villages of Bhaskara

Bhaskara 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)
Ckak AhmadWest0.31 km
MakhopurWest0.73 km
Chak AzizSouth0.79 km
DholipurEast0.95 km
KhutaunSouth-East1.13 km
MosaedpurSouth-East1.27 km
Milki ZamiraSouth-West1.42 km
LagauliEast1.48 km
ZamiraSouth-West1.53 km
BathauliNorth1.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhaskara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhaskara. The nearest railway station is Tilrath, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauni to Bhaskara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Bhaskara is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaskara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhaskara

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

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

FAQs about Bhaskara

Where is Bhaskara located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhaskara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhaskara is Amarpur.

What is the pincode of Bhaskara?

The pincode of Bhaskara is 851112.

What is the population of Bhaskara?

Bhaskara had a total population of 465, including 253 males and 212 females.

How many households are there in Bhaskara?

Bhaskara had 86 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhaskara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhaskara was 60.86%. Male literacy was 65.15% and female literacy was 56.00%.