Bauwan - Bikram, Patna

Bauwan is a village situated in the Bikram subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikram and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Sunderpur Chauthiyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bauwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bauwan is 245634. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 801104 pincode. Bikram is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bauwan

As per Census 2011, Bauwan village has a total population of 596 people, consisting of 321 males and 275 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 480 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population596321275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1296168
Scheduled Castes (SC)480255225
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population27417797
Illiterate Population322144178

Nearby Villages of Bauwan

Bauwan 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)
NasirpurWest0.83 km
HarpurNorth-West0.87 km
MajhanpuraSouth1.16 km
SikariaNorth1.66 km
DanaraSouth-West1.86 km
MahammadpurNorth-East1.92 km
SangrampurNorth1.93 km
SundarpurNorth-West1.96 km
KaranjaSouth-East2.09 km
ShahpurSouth2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bauwan

Bauwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bihta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikram to Bauwan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Bauwan is about 40 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 Bauwan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bauwan 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 Bauwan

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

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

FAQs about Bauwan

Where is Bauwan located?

Bauwan village is located in Bikram Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bauwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Bauwan is Sunderpur Chauthiyan.

What is the pincode of Bauwan?

The pincode of Bauwan is 801104.

What is the population of Bauwan?

Bauwan has a total population of 596, including 321 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Bauwan?

There are 93 households in Bauwan.

What is the literacy rate in Bauwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bauwan is 45.97%. Male literacy is 55.14% and female literacy is 35.27%.