Bhatwa - Pach Deuri, Gopalganj

Bhatwa is a village situated in the Pach Deuri subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pach Deuri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Majhawalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatwa is 230239. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.69 hectares and falls under the 841441 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhatwa

As per Census 2011, Bhatwa village has a total population of 1,140 people, consisting of 559 males and 581 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 731 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,140559581
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1849589
Scheduled Castes (SC)943856
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351718
Literate Population731415316
Illiterate Population409144265

Nearby Villages of Bhatwa

Bhatwa 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)
Sureman ChakEast0.55 km
Niharuwa KhurdNorth-West0.66 km
DubauliaEast0.98 km
SemariaSouth1.22 km
Nehruwa KalanNorth-West1.38 km
Arazi PachdeuriNorth1.39 km
ManjhariaEast1.62 km
Ganga Ram TolaNorth1.76 km
Pach DeuriNorth-East2.23 km
Parsauni KalanNorth-West2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatwa

Bhatwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 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 Katia to Bhatwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bhatwa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bhatwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhatwa

Where is Bhatwa located?

Bhatwa village is located in Pach Deuri Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatwa is Majhawalia.

What is the pincode of Bhatwa?

The pincode of Bhatwa is 841441.

What is the population of Bhatwa?

Bhatwa has a total population of 1,140, including 559 males and 581 females.

How many households are there in Bhatwa?

There are 179 households in Bhatwa.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatwa is 64.12%. Male literacy is 74.24% and female literacy is 54.39%.