Ojhwalia - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Ojhwalia is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bairia Durg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ojhwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ojhwalia is 230716. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 841438 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ojhwalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ojhwalia

As per Census 2011, Ojhwalia village has a total population of 468 people, consisting of 231 males and 237 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population468231237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)754530
Scheduled Castes (SC)221105116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21912
Literate Population233131102
Illiterate Population235100135

Nearby Villages of Ojhwalia

Ojhwalia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Ojhwalia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ojhwalia. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Ojhwalia.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Ojhwalia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Ojhwalia is about 20 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 Ojhwalia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ojhwalia

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

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

FAQs about Ojhwalia

Where is Ojhwalia located?

Ojhwalia village is located in Uchkagaon Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ojhwalia?

The Gram Panchayat of Ojhwalia is Bairia Durg.

What is the pincode of Ojhwalia?

The pincode of Ojhwalia is 841438.

What is the population of Ojhwalia?

Ojhwalia has a total population of 468, including 231 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Ojhwalia?

There are 79 households in Ojhwalia.

What is the literacy rate in Ojhwalia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ojhwalia is 49.79%. Male literacy is 56.71% and female literacy is 43.04%.