Bhakura - Baniapur, Saran

Bhakura is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhithi Sahabuddin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhakura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakura is 233185. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhakura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhakura

As per Census 2011, Bhakura village has a total population of 1,272 people, consisting of 637 males and 635 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 527 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhakura

Bhakura 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 Bhakura

Bhakura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agauthar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Bhakura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Bhakura is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhakura

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

Health Facilities in Bhakura

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

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