Bhagauna - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Bhagauna is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Paroraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagauna is 216708. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.4 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bhagauna

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagauna village had a total population of 2,118 people, including 1,098 males and 1,020 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.63%, with male literacy at 77.87% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagauna

Bhagauna 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 Bhagauna

Public transport in the Bhagauna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bhagauna is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhagauna 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 Bhagauna

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

Health Facilities in Bhagauna

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

FAQs about Bhagauna