Bankerwa Bhaw - Parsa, Saran

Bankerwa Bhaw is a village situated in the Parsa subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parsa and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Pachalakh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankerwa Bhaw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankerwa Bhaw is 234063. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 841219 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bankerwa Bhaw village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amnour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bankerwa Bhaw

According to the 2011 Census, Bankerwa Bhaw village had a total population of 617 people, including 325 males and 292 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 94.79% and female literacy at 72.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population617325292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)783741
Scheduled Castes (SC)462620
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population456273183
Illiterate Population16152109

Nearby Villages of Bankerwa Bhaw

Bankerwa Bhaw 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)
Kauri AzamSouth0.94 km
BaksandaEast1.03 km
Partap ChhapraNorth-East1.17 km
PachrukhiSouth-West1.30 km
Chak SalahSouth1.51 km
LalapurNorth-East1.61 km
PachlakhNorth1.66 km
KuaribirSouth-East2.00 km
BhagwanpurEast2.16 km
BazidpurNorth-East2.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bankerwa Bhaw

Bankerwa Bhaw is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marhaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Bankerwa Bhaw is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Bankerwa Bhaw is about 30 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 Bankerwa Bhaw

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Bankerwa Bhaw

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bankerwa Bhaw

Where is Bankerwa Bhaw located?

Bankerwa Bhaw village is located in Parsa Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bankerwa Bhaw?

The Gram Panchayat of Bankerwa Bhaw is Pachalakh.

What is the pincode of Bankerwa Bhaw?

The pincode of Bankerwa Bhaw is 841219.

What is the population of Bankerwa Bhaw?

Bankerwa Bhaw had a total population of 617, including 325 males and 292 females.

How many households are there in Bankerwa Bhaw?

Bankerwa Bhaw had 88 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bankerwa Bhaw?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bankerwa Bhaw was 84.60%. Male literacy was 94.79% and female literacy was 72.91%.