Balgawan - Akorhi Gola, Rohtas

Balgawan is a village situated in the Akorhi Gola subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akorhi Gola and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Balegawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balgawan is 252480. The village covers a total geographical area of 637.3 hectares and falls under the 802219 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Balgawan

According to the 2011 Census, Balgawan village had a total population of 5,162 people, including 2,754 males and 2,408 females, living in 824 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.67%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 52.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,070.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balgawan

Balgawan 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 Balgawan

Balgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjhauli Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Balgawan is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Balgawan is about 48 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 Balgawan

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

Health Facilities in Balgawan

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

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