Bakwa - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Bakwa is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Parsauni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakwa is 216242. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bakwa

As per Census 2011, Bakwa village has a total population of 2,226 people, consisting of 1,198 males and 1,028 females. The village has 459 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 946 literate and 1,280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 660 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 228 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Bakwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Bakwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bakwa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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