Bhopatpur Village - Karakat, Rohtas

Bhopatpur is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Bensagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhopatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhopatpur is 251273. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhopatpur

As per Census 2011, Bhopatpur village has a total population of 1,079 people, consisting of 569 males and 510 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 689 literate and 390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,079 569 510
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 174 84 90
Scheduled Castes (SC) 189 94 95
Literate Population 689 434 255
Illiterate Population 390 135 255

Nearby Villages of Bhopatpur

Bhopatpur 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BaisadihEast0.82 km
DehriSouth0.85 km
ChauriaWest1.08 km
KhairadihNorth1.15 km
GopalpurEast1.27 km
ChhulkarSouth1.64 km
CharpurwaSouth-West1.83 km
BaranaSouth-East1.97 km
BazidpurNorth-West2.15 km
BensagarNorth-West2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhopatpur

Bhopatpur 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 115.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Bhopatpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Bhopatpur is about 36 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 Bhopatpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhopatpur

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

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

FAQs about Bhopatpur

Where is Bhopatpur located?

Bhopatpur village is located in Karakat Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhopatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhopatpur is Bensagar.

What is the pincode of Bhopatpur?

The pincode of Bhopatpur is 821112.

What is the population of Bhopatpur?

Bhopatpur has a total population of 1,079, including 569 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Bhopatpur?

There are 139 households in Bhopatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhopatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhopatpur is 63.86%. Male literacy is 76.27% and female literacy is 50.00%.