Bangra - Hathua, Gopalganj

Bangra is a village situated in the Hathua subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hathua and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Sohagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangra is 230672. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 841436 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bangra

As per Census 2011, Bangra village has a total population of 824 people, consisting of 427 males and 397 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 567 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population824427397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024755
Scheduled Castes (SC)492920
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683830
Literate Population567323244
Illiterate Population257104153

Nearby Villages of Bangra

Bangra 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)
DeuriaSouth-West1.45 km
SohagpurNorth1.47 km
KhudraSouth1.60 km
Bari IsharWest1.69 km
BharathpuraNorth-West1.94 km
Matihani MadhoEast2.01 km
BishunpurwaSouth-East2.09 km
SujaonSouth2.47 km
MohaichaNorth-West2.47 km
Naya GanwNorth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bangra

Bangra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Bangra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bangra is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangra

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

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

Health Facilities in Bangra

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

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

FAQs about Bangra

Where is Bangra located?

Bangra village is located in Hathua Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bangra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bangra is Sohagpur.

What is the pincode of Bangra?

The pincode of Bangra is 841436.

What is the population of Bangra?

Bangra has a total population of 824, including 427 males and 397 females.

How many households are there in Bangra?

There are 116 households in Bangra.

What is the literacy rate in Bangra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bangra is 68.81%. Male literacy is 75.64% and female literacy is 61.46%.