Bikopur Cherwar - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Bikopur Cherwar is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Parsawan Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bikopur Cherwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bikopur Cherwar is 255916. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bikopur Cherwar

As per Census 2011, Bikopur Cherwar village has a total population of 787 people, consisting of 382 males and 405 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 308 literate and 479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bikopur Cherwar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population787382405
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1546985
Scheduled Castes (SC)420201219
Literate Population308176132
Illiterate Population479206273

Nearby Villages of Bikopur Cherwar

Bikopur Cherwar 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)
Parsa ChuanEast2.06 km
Naua KhapSouth-West2.30 km
ChhatarpurSouth2.50 km
Parsawan KhurdNorth2.67 km
BalsotNorth-West2.88 km
KesanghaSouth-West2.91 km
SagasoteSouth-East3.04 km
LenjwaEast3.05 km
AnjanNorth3.29 km
Majuri KalanNorth-East3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bikopur Cherwar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bikopur Cherwar. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Bikopur Cherwar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bikopur Cherwar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bikopur Cherwar

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

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

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

FAQs about Bikopur Cherwar

Where is Bikopur Cherwar located?

Bikopur Cherwar village is located in Banke Bazar Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bikopur Cherwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bikopur Cherwar is Parsawan Khurd.

What is the pincode of Bikopur Cherwar?

The pincode of Bikopur Cherwar is 824217.

What is the population of Bikopur Cherwar?

Bikopur Cherwar has a total population of 787, including 382 males and 405 females.

How many households are there in Bikopur Cherwar?

There are 120 households in Bikopur Cherwar.

What is the literacy rate in Bikopur Cherwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bikopur Cherwar is 39.14%. Male literacy is 46.07% and female literacy is 32.59%.