Bakarpur - Kalyanpur, Purbi Champaran

Bakarpur is a village situated in the Kalyanpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from Kalyanpur and around 34 km from Motihari. Siswa Kharar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakarpur is 218269. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 845413 pincode. Chakia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bakarpur 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 Bakarpur

As per Census 2011, Bakarpur village has a total population of 2,935 people, consisting of 1,380 males and 1,555 females. The village has 552 households and a sex ratio of 1,126 females per 1,000 males. There are 573 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,296 literate and 1,639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 769 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9351,3801,555
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573277296
Scheduled Castes (SC)769376393
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,296678618
Illiterate Population1,639702937

Nearby Villages of Bakarpur

Bakarpur 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)
Math KalianNorth-East1.01 km
Barharwa MahanadSouth-East1.27 km
KaleyanpurNorth-West2.07 km
Daini MathWest2.13 km
Bahlolpur SargiNorth-East2.19 km
Sambhu ChakSouth-West2.19 km
AhimanwanEast2.66 km
MathiaEast2.79 km
Bakhri MaheshSouth-East2.79 km
PachkharwaSouth2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bakarpur

Bakarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Bakarpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Bakarpur is about 34 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 Bakarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bakarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bakarpur

Where is Bakarpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bakarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bakarpur is Siswa Kharar.

What is the pincode of Bakarpur?

The pincode of Bakarpur is 845413.

What is the population of Bakarpur?

Bakarpur has a total population of 2,935, including 1,380 males and 1,555 females.

How many households are there in Bakarpur?

There are 552 households in Bakarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bakarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakarpur is 44.16%. Male literacy is 49.13% and female literacy is 39.74%.