Bakulahar - Chanpatia, Pashchim Champaran

Bakulahar is a village situated in the Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanpatia and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bakulahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakulahar is 217171. The village covers a total geographical area of 903 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Chanpatia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bakulahar

According to the 2011 Census, Bakulahar village had a total population of 7,494 people, including 3,976 males and 3,518 females, living in 1,418 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.52%, with male literacy at 63.37% and female literacy at 37.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 563, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakulahar

Bakulahar 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 Bakulahar

Bakulahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chanpatia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanpatia to Bakulahar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bakulahar is about 15 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 Bakulahar

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

Health Facilities in Bakulahar

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

FAQs about Bakulahar