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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bikopur Cherwar

According to the 2011 Census, Bikopur Cherwar village had a total population of 787 people, including 382 males and 405 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.66%, with male literacy at 56.23% and female literacy at 41.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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