Bhawal - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Bhawal is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bhawal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawal is 216265. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhawal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhawal village had a total population of 4,317 people, including 2,226 males and 2,091 females, living in 847 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.65%, with male literacy at 56.04% and female literacy at 38.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,538, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhawal

Bhawal 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 Bhawal

Public transport in the Bhawal 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 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Bhawal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhawal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawal

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

Health Facilities in Bhawal

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

FAQs about Bhawal