Babhangawan - Suppi, Sitamarhi
Babhangawan is a village situated in the Suppi subdivision of Sitamarhi district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suppi and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Sitamarhi. Babhangama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babhangawan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhangawan is 218996. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 843327 pincode. Bairgania is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Babhangawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Babhangawan
As per Census 2011, Babhangawan village has a total population of 7,231 people, consisting of 3,850 males and 3,381 females. The village has 1,679 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,412 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,011 literate and 4,220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 633 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Babhangawan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,231 | 3,850 | 3,381 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,412 | 734 | 678 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 633 | 334 | 299 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | - |
| Literate Population | 3,011 | 1,946 | 1,065 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,220 | 1,904 | 2,316 |
Nearby Villages of Babhangawan
Babhangawan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Babhangawan
Babhangawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Babhangawan has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bairgania to Babhangawan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitamarhi to Babhangawan is about 21 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 Babhangawan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Babhangawan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Babhangawan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Babhangawan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Babhangawan
Where is Babhangawan located?
Babhangawan village is located in Suppi Subdivision, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Babhangawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Babhangawan is Babhangama.
What is the pincode of Babhangawan?
The pincode of Babhangawan is 843327.
What is the population of Babhangawan?
Babhangawan has a total population of 7,231, including 3,850 males and 3,381 females.
How many households are there in Babhangawan?
There are 1,679 households in Babhangawan.
What is the literacy rate in Babhangawan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babhangawan is 41.64%. Male literacy is 50.55% and female literacy is 31.50%.