Bargawan - Sirdala, Nawada

Bargawan is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Bargawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargawan is 258305. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 805114 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bargawan

As per Census 2011, Bargawan village has a total population of 3,325 people, consisting of 1,685 males and 1,640 females. The village has 457 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 604 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,034 literate and 1,291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3251,6851,640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)604294310
Scheduled Castes (SC)441219222
Literate Population2,0341,207827
Illiterate Population1,291478813

Nearby Villages of Bargawan

Bargawan 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)
NawadaSouth-West1.04 km
PadmaulNorth1.28 km
SidhaulWest1.58 km
TakiyaSouth-West1.60 km
Mahmad NagarSouth-West1.67 km
DudhailiNorth-East1.79 km
Hemza DewpalNorth-West1.84 km
KhanpuraSouth-East1.91 km
ChaubeSouth1.91 km
IsmailpurNorth1.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bargawan

Bargawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Bargawan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Bargawan 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 Bargawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bargawan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bargawan 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 Bargawan

Where is Bargawan located?

Bargawan village is located in Sirdala Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bargawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bargawan is Bargawn.

What is the pincode of Bargawan?

The pincode of Bargawan is 805114.

What is the population of Bargawan?

Bargawan has a total population of 3,325, including 1,685 males and 1,640 females.

How many households are there in Bargawan?

There are 457 households in Bargawan.

What is the literacy rate in Bargawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargawan is 61.17%. Male literacy is 71.63% and female literacy is 50.43%.