Bhatwalia - Lahladpur, Saran

Bhatwalia is a village situated in the Lahladpur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahladpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kishunpur Lauwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatwalia is 233231. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 841224 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Bhatwalia

As per Census 2011, Bhatwalia village has a total population of 1,676 people, consisting of 806 males and 870 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 822 literate and 854 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,676806870
Child Population (0–6 yrs)320172148
Scheduled Castes (SC)17473101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472225
Literate Population822500322
Illiterate Population854306548

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)
SoniaSouth-East0.81 km
Kishunpur LauwarWest0.97 km
BadarzaminNorth1.25 km
MatanpuraNorth-East1.34 km
Chak Baran SaranSouth1.62 km
ParsotimpurSouth-East1.80 km
MakhdumpurWest1.88 km
BahadurpurWest1.90 km
DehriNorth1.95 km
GopalpurNorth-East2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatwalia

Bhatwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahendranath, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Bhatwalia is about 40 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 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 Lahladpur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatwalia?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatwalia is Kishunpur Lauwar.

What is the pincode of Bhatwalia?

The pincode of Bhatwalia is 841224.

What is the population of Bhatwalia?

Bhatwalia has a total population of 1,676, including 806 males and 870 females.

How many households are there in Bhatwalia?

There are 263 households in Bhatwalia.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatwalia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatwalia is 49.05%. Male literacy is 62.03% and female literacy is 37.01%.