Bamon - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Bamon is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bandhauli Banaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamon is 231229. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bamon

As per Census 2011, Bamon village has a total population of 1,725 people, consisting of 849 males and 876 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 858 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,725849876
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329175154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1969997
Literate Population867492375
Illiterate Population858357501

Nearby Villages of Bamon

Bamon 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)
BhagwanpurSouth-East0.92 km
ShankarpurWest0.99 km
RamgarhSouth-West1.50 km
MahuaNorth-West2.10 km
Banhauli BanauraEast2.28 km
BaikunthpurEast2.32 km
UsriNorth-East2.39 km
GorauliNorth2.42 km
ChiuntahaSouth-East2.47 km
Gorauli KhapNorth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamon

Bamon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dighwa Dubauli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Bamon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bamon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bamon

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

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

FAQs about Bamon

Where is Bamon located?

Bamon village is located in Baikunthpur Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamon?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamon is Bandhauli Banaura.

What is the pincode of Bamon?

The pincode of Bamon is 841409.

What is the population of Bamon?

Bamon has a total population of 1,725, including 849 males and 876 females.

How many households are there in Bamon?

There are 263 households in Bamon.

What is the literacy rate in Bamon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamon is 50.26%. Male literacy is 57.95% and female literacy is 42.81%.