Bhawanipur - Adapur, Purbi Champaran

Bhawanipur is a village situated in the Adapur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from Adapur and around 50 km from Motihari. Bhawanipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawanipur is 217520. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.2 hectares and falls under the 845301 pincode. Raxaul is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bhawanipur

As per Census 2011, Bhawanipur village has a total population of 6,690 people, consisting of 3,453 males and 3,237 females. The village has 1,319 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,425 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,547 literate and 4,143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 615 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 513 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,6903,4533,237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,425713712
Scheduled Castes (SC)615317298
Scheduled Tribes (ST)513247266
Literate Population2,5471,672875
Illiterate Population4,1431,7812,362

Nearby Villages of Bhawanipur

Bhawanipur 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)
ChainpurSouth1.79 km
BarwaEast2.15 km
MaghiSouth-East2.47 km
SirampurNorth-West2.79 km
Tola ChikniNorth-East2.93 km
HardiyaNorth-West3.09 km
NakardeiNorth3.18 km
BelahiyaSouth-West3.55 km
BhakurahiyaNorth-East3.56 km
LachhmipurEast3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhawanipur

Bhawanipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nakardei, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.5 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 Raxaul to Bhawanipur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Bhawanipur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawanipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhawanipur

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

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

FAQs about Bhawanipur

Where is Bhawanipur located?

Bhawanipur village is located in Adapur Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhawanipur?

Bhawanipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhawanipur?

The pincode of Bhawanipur is 845301.

What is the population of Bhawanipur?

Bhawanipur has a total population of 6,690, including 3,453 males and 3,237 females.

How many households are there in Bhawanipur?

There are 1,319 households in Bhawanipur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhawanipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhawanipur is 38.07%. Male literacy is 48.42% and female literacy is 27.03%.