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

According to the 2011 Census, Bamon village had a total population of 1,725 people, including 849 males and 876 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.11%, with male literacy at 73.00% and female literacy at 51.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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 Population1,725849876
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329175154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1969997
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 1,725, including 849 males and 876 females.

How many households are there in Bamon?

Bamon had 263 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bamon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamon was 62.11%. Male literacy was 73.00% and female literacy was 51.94%.