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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Burhawal

As per Census 2011, Burhawal village has a total population of 4,914 people, consisting of 2,607 males and 2,307 females. The village has 772 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 818 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,931 literate and 1,983 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,037 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9142,6072,307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)818432386
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,037550487
Scheduled Tribes (ST)15105
Literate Population2,9311,8121,119
Illiterate Population1,9837951,188

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DenriSouth1.02 km
GajpatipurNorth-East1.06 km
ParaiyaNorth1.16 km
Deo AraziEast1.37 km
JagdishpurSouth-East1.91 km
GorariWest1.99 km
AmauraNorth2.13 km
TenuaSouth-West2.14 km
HatiaNorth-East2.15 km
JamuaNorth-West2.16 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Burhawal

Where is Burhawal located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Burhawal?

Burhawal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Burhawal?

The pincode of Burhawal is 821112.

What is the population of Burhawal?

Burhawal has a total population of 4,914, including 2,607 males and 2,307 females.

How many households are there in Burhawal?

There are 772 households in Burhawal.

What is the literacy rate in Burhawal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burhawal is 59.65%. Male literacy is 69.51% and female literacy is 48.50%.