Bhadaul - Hilsa, Nalanda

Bhadaul is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Puna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadaul is 244787. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 801301 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhadaul

As per Census 2011, Bhadaul village has a total population of 2,608 people, consisting of 1,354 males and 1,254 females. The village has 438 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 519 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,337 literate and 1,271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 645 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6081,3541,254
Child Population (0–6 yrs)519274245
Scheduled Castes (SC)645338307
Literate Population1,337845492
Illiterate Population1,271509762

Nearby Villages of Bhadaul

Bhadaul 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)
KurthaEast0.85 km
NaudihaNorth-West1.20 km
DhurgaonSouth-West1.87 km
ArpaEast1.93 km
MilkiSouth2.12 km
BijlaNorth-West2.29 km
MakhdumpurNorth-East2.45 km
Shiv NagarSouth2.55 km
LodipurSouth-East2.76 km
KapasiawanNorth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhadaul

Bhadaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Bhadaul is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Bhadaul is about 37 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 Bhadaul

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhadaul 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 Bhadaul

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

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

FAQs about Bhadaul

Where is Bhadaul located?

Bhadaul village is located in Hilsa Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhadaul?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhadaul is Puna.

What is the pincode of Bhadaul?

The pincode of Bhadaul is 801301.

What is the population of Bhadaul?

Bhadaul has a total population of 2,608, including 1,354 males and 1,254 females.

How many households are there in Bhadaul?

There are 438 households in Bhadaul.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhadaul is 51.27%. Male literacy is 62.41% and female literacy is 39.23%.