Babhan Lai - Bihta, Patna

Babhan Lai is a village situated in the Bihta subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Machhalpur Lai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babhan Lai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhan Lai is 245468. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 801103 pincode. Bihata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Babhan Lai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bikram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pataliputra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Babhan Lai

According to the 2011 Census, Babhan Lai village had a total population of 3,627 people, including 1,870 males and 1,757 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.33%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 53.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 702, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Babhan Lai

Babhan Lai 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 Babhan Lai

Babhan Lai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Block Cabin Chakki, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bihata to Babhan Lai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Babhan Lai is about 35 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 Babhan Lai

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

Health Facilities in Babhan Lai

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

FAQs about Babhan Lai