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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bauwan

According to the 2011 Census, Bauwan village had a total population of 596 people, including 321 males and 275 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.67%, with male literacy at 68.08% and female literacy at 46.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480, 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 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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bauwan