Bistaul - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Bistaul is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Dharambari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bistaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bistaul is 231178. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bistaul

According to the 2011 Census, Bistaul village had a total population of 1,590 people, including 707 males and 883 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,249 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.18%, with male literacy at 80.29% and female literacy at 52.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Bistaul

Bistaul 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 Bistaul

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bistaul. The nearest railway station is Katalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Bistaul is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bistaul is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bistaul

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

Health Facilities in Bistaul

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

FAQs about Bistaul