Bhatwalia - Baniapur, Saran

Bhatwalia 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. Suraudha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatwalia is 233188. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 841443 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhatwalia 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 Bhatwalia

As per Census 2011, Bhatwalia village has a total population of 2,373 people, consisting of 1,235 males and 1,138 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,504 literate and 869 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3731,2351,138
Child Population (0–6 yrs)363195168
Scheduled Castes (SC)1779681
Literate Population1,504890614
Illiterate Population869345524

Nearby Villages of Bhatwalia

Bhatwalia 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)
Pirauta Khas GhurahuSouth-West1.14 km
KhabsaNorth1.32 km
KhabsiNorth-East1.44 km
HathsarEast1.48 km
Sardharae-ke-tolaSouth1.57 km
Pirauta MeghaWest1.69 km
KhalispurSouth-East2.05 km
BanropurWest2.07 km
Narharpur ChamariSouth2.11 km
RepuraWest2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatwalia

Bhatwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tejpurwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Bhatwalia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Bhatwalia 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 Bhatwalia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhatwalia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhatwalia

Where is Bhatwalia located?

Bhatwalia village is located in Baniapur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatwalia?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatwalia is Suraudha.

What is the pincode of Bhatwalia?

The pincode of Bhatwalia is 841443.

What is the population of Bhatwalia?

Bhatwalia has a total population of 2,373, including 1,235 males and 1,138 females.

How many households are there in Bhatwalia?

There are 432 households in Bhatwalia.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatwalia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatwalia is 63.38%. Male literacy is 72.06% and female literacy is 53.95%.