Bawagutu - Kuchai, Saraikela Kharsawan

Bawagutu is a village situated in the Kuchai subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Kuchai and around 60 km from Saraikela. Rolahatu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bawagutu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawagutu is 378618. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 833216 pincode.

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

Population of Bawagutu

As per Census 2011, Bawagutu village has a total population of 203 people, consisting of 116 males and 87 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 750 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 26 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20311687
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482622
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20211587
Literate Population26206
Illiterate Population1779681

Nearby Villages of Bawagutu

Bawagutu 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)
GiluwaNorth-West2.14 km
RolahatuSouth-West2.57 km
RugudihNorth-East2.96 km
BuruhatuWest3.12 km
PunisirNorth-West3.14 km
KimirdaSouth-East3.38 km
TarambaNorth3.56 km
RamdihNorth-East3.62 km
KudahatuSouth-East3.82 km
DangilWest4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bawagutu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bawagutu. The nearest railway station is Chakradharpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Saraikela to Bawagutu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawagutu

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

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

Health Facilities in Bawagutu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bawagutu

Where is Bawagutu located?

Bawagutu village is located in Kuchai Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bawagutu?

The Gram Panchayat of Bawagutu is Rolahatu.

What is the pincode of Bawagutu?

The pincode of Bawagutu is 833216.

What is the population of Bawagutu?

Bawagutu has a total population of 203, including 116 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Bawagutu?

There are 48 households in Bawagutu.

What is the literacy rate in Bawagutu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bawagutu is 12.81%. Male literacy is 17.24% and female literacy is 6.90%.