Bachhauni - Phulparas, Madhubani

Bachhauni is a village situated in the Phulparas subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulparas and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahind Bar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bachhauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachhauni is 220125. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.29 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bachhauni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bachhauni

As per Census 2011, Bachhauni village has a total population of 2,316 people, consisting of 1,201 males and 1,115 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 387 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,195 literate and 1,121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3161,2011,115
Child Population (0–6 yrs)387197190
Scheduled Castes (SC)18110180
Literate Population1,195780415
Illiterate Population1,121421700

Nearby Villages of Bachhauni

Bachhauni 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)
DharamdihaNorth1.04 km
BaikaSouth-West1.62 km
LaksenaNorth-West1.91 km
JagatpurEast2.21 km
KhopaSouth2.33 km
SainiNorth2.48 km
MahindwarWest2.58 km
MainiNorth3.25 km
KhargawanNorth-East3.39 km
Az Rakbe MainiNorth3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bachhauni

Public transport in the Bachhauni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Bachhauni is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bachhauni is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachhauni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bachhauni

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

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

FAQs about Bachhauni

Where is Bachhauni located?

Bachhauni village is located in Phulparas Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bachhauni?

The Gram Panchayat of Bachhauni is Mahind Bar.

What is the pincode of Bachhauni?

The pincode of Bachhauni is 847402.

What is the population of Bachhauni?

Bachhauni has a total population of 2,316, including 1,201 males and 1,115 females.

How many households are there in Bachhauni?

There are 458 households in Bachhauni.

What is the literacy rate in Bachhauni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bachhauni is 51.60%. Male literacy is 64.95% and female literacy is 37.22%.