Babhanaul - Dawath, Rohtas

Babhanaul is a village situated in the Dawath subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dawath and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Babhnaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babhanaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhanaul is 251069. The village covers a total geographical area of 957.4 hectares and falls under the 802211 pincode. Koath is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Babhanaul

As per Census 2011, Babhanaul village has a total population of 9,120 people, consisting of 4,705 males and 4,415 females. The village has 1,417 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,590 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,350 literate and 3,770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population9,1204,7054,415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,590840750
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,154596558
Scheduled Tribes (ST)512526
Literate Population5,3503,0762,274
Illiterate Population3,7701,6292,141

Nearby Villages of Babhanaul

Babhanaul 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)
DolaichaEast1.65 km
MahuariSouth-West1.83 km
DewganaEast2.48 km
BhundadihNorth-East2.52 km
RajaundhaWest2.57 km
SundarSouth-East2.58 km
SemriNorth2.62 km
SahinaonSouth-West2.81 km
BatsaNorth-East2.84 km
DewrhiWest2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babhanaul

Babhanaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Koath to Babhanaul is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Babhanaul is about 28 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 Babhanaul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Babhanaul

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

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

FAQs about Babhanaul

Where is Babhanaul located?

Babhanaul village is located in Dawath Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Babhanaul?

The Gram Panchayat of Babhanaul is Babhnaul.

What is the pincode of Babhanaul?

The pincode of Babhanaul is 802211.

What is the population of Babhanaul?

Babhanaul has a total population of 9,120, including 4,705 males and 4,415 females.

How many households are there in Babhanaul?

There are 1,417 households in Babhanaul.

What is the literacy rate in Babhanaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babhanaul is 58.66%. Male literacy is 65.38% and female literacy is 51.51%.