Bakwa - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bakwa is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chandra Pur Ratwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakwa is 216908. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.8 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bakwa

According to the 2011 Census, Bakwa village had a total population of 2,991 people, including 1,600 males and 1,391 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.69%, with male literacy at 53.76% and female literacy at 31.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakwa

Bakwa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bakwa

Public transport in the Bakwa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Bakwa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bakwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakwa

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

Health Facilities in Bakwa

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

FAQs about Bakwa