Bhadaura - Kharagpur, Munger

Bhadaura is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Bahira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadaura is 242955. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhadaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhadaura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadaura village had a total population of 2,929 people, including 1,523 males and 1,406 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.85%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 54.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,9291,5231,406
Child Population (0–6 yrs)528262266
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220
Literate Population1,557932625
Illiterate Population1,372591781

Nearby Villages of Bhadaura

Bhadaura 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)
ManpurSouth-West1.24 km
AgarhanSouth1.46 km
KarhariaSouth-East1.66 km
BahiraWest2.34 km
KarhariaNorth-East2.52 km
Bagesri AraziSouth-East2.56 km
GopalpurSouth-West2.59 km
PharkaSouth-East2.64 km
BagesriSouth2.84 km
NakiNorth-West3.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhadaura

Bhadaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangani, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Bhadaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Bhadaura is about 25 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 Bhadaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhadaura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bhadaura

Where is Bhadaura located?

Bhadaura village is located in Kharagpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhadaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhadaura is Bahira.

What is the pincode of Bhadaura?

The pincode of Bhadaura is 811213.

What is the population of Bhadaura?

Bhadaura had a total population of 2,929, including 1,523 males and 1,406 females.

How many households are there in Bhadaura?

Bhadaura had 524 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhadaura was 64.85%. Male literacy was 73.91% and female literacy was 54.82%.