Bhatgawan - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Bhatgawan is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Sarsauni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatgawan is 223651. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhatgawan

As per Census 2011, Bhatgawan village has a total population of 2,609 people, consisting of 1,333 males and 1,276 females. The village has 538 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 470 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 1,650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 472 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 542 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatgawan

Bhatgawan 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 Bhatgawan

Bhatgawan 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 Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Bhatgawan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Bhatgawan is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatgawan

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

Health Facilities in Bhatgawan

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

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