Bakhraur - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Bakhraur is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bakharaur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakhraur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhraur is 231113. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bakhraur

According to the 2011 Census, Bakhraur village had a total population of 5,689 people, including 2,745 males and 2,944 females, living in 1,030 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.79%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 60.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakhraur

Bakhraur 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 Bakhraur

Bakhraur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sher, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Bakhraur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bakhraur is about 30 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 Bakhraur

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

Health Facilities in Bakhraur

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

FAQs about Bakhraur