Baghlochna - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Baghlochna is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gobraura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghlochna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghlochna is 216799. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Baghlochna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baghlochna

As per Census 2011, Baghlochna village has a total population of 873 people, consisting of 442 males and 431 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 594 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population873442431
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18986103
Literate Population27918693
Illiterate Population594256338

Nearby Villages of Baghlochna

Baghlochna 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)
MatiariaEast0.91 km
SisaiNorth-West1.24 km
DhobiniWest1.69 km
LakarNorth1.94 km
GobrauraEast2.02 km
RamauliNorth-West2.86 km
GobardhanaNorth-East2.99 km
LauriaSouth3.35 km
DharwaSouth-West3.37 km
JiriaSouth3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baghlochna

Baghlochna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Baghlochna is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Baghlochna 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 Baghlochna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Baghlochna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baghlochna

Where is Baghlochna located?

Baghlochna village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baghlochna?

The Gram Panchayat of Baghlochna is Gobraura.

What is the pincode of Baghlochna?

The pincode of Baghlochna is 845453.

What is the population of Baghlochna?

Baghlochna has a total population of 873, including 442 males and 431 females.

How many households are there in Baghlochna?

There are 156 households in Baghlochna.

What is the literacy rate in Baghlochna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baghlochna is 31.96%. Male literacy is 42.08% and female literacy is 21.58%.