Babuawan - Kalyanpur, Purbi Champaran

Babuawan is a village situated in the Kalyanpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from Kalyanpur and around 26 km from Motihari. Bakhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babuawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babuawan is 218265. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 845413 pincode. Chakia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Babuawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Babuawan

As per Census 2011, Babuawan village has a total population of 667 people, consisting of 341 males and 326 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 459 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population667341326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1598178
Scheduled Castes (SC)221108113
Literate Population20812682
Illiterate Population459215244

Nearby Villages of Babuawan

Babuawan 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)
MenauraWest1.09 km
RajapurNorth1.12 km
KaleyanpurEast1.43 km
GobindapurNorth-East1.71 km
Kamar ChakNorth-West1.95 km
Daini MathSouth2.08 km
Dewpur ParsaNorth2.14 km
GaribaSouth-West2.99 km
BisambharpurNorth-West3.01 km
Parsauni BazidNorth3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babuawan

Babuawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuwarchintawa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakia to Babuawan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Babuawan is about 26 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 Babuawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Babuawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Babuawan

Where is Babuawan located?

Babuawan village is located in Kalyanpur Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babuawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Babuawan is Bakhari.

What is the pincode of Babuawan?

The pincode of Babuawan is 845413.

What is the population of Babuawan?

Babuawan has a total population of 667, including 341 males and 326 females.

How many households are there in Babuawan?

There are 112 households in Babuawan.

What is the literacy rate in Babuawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babuawan is 31.18%. Male literacy is 36.95% and female literacy is 25.15%.