Burhawal - Karakat, Rohtas

Burhawal 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 65 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Burhawal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burhawal is 251387. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Burhawal

According to the 2011 Census, Burhawal village had a total population of 4,914 people, including 2,607 males and 2,307 females, living in 772 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.56%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 58.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,037, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Burhawal

Burhawal 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 Burhawal

Burhawal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghusia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Burhawal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Burhawal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burhawal

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

Health Facilities in Burhawal

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

FAQs about Burhawal