Bhaur - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Bhaur is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Vaijapur and around 88 km from Aurangabad. Bhaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaur is 549146. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vaijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhaur

As per Census 2011, Bhaur village has a total population of 1,149 people, consisting of 596 males and 553 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 811 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,149596553
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618477
Scheduled Castes (SC)1497871
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18711
Literate Population811470341
Illiterate Population338126212

Nearby Villages of Bhaur

Bhaur 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)
KhopadiWest1.85 km
KiratpurNorth-East2.02 km
GoygaonSouth-East2.18 km
HingoniSouth-West2.26 km
KangoniSouth-East2.71 km
SuralaNorth2.77 km
DawalaNorth-East3.34 km
Nagina PimpalgaonEast4.38 km
DhotreWest4.71 km
PurangaonSouth-West4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhaur

Bhaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanhegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Bhaur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhaur is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaur

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhaur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhaur 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 Bhaur

Where is Bhaur located?

Bhaur village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhaur?

Bhaur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhaur?

The pincode of Bhaur is 423701.

What is the population of Bhaur?

Bhaur has a total population of 1,149, including 596 males and 553 females.

How many households are there in Bhaur?

There are 219 households in Bhaur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhaur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhaur is 70.58%. Male literacy is 78.86% and female literacy is 61.66%.