Bardowal - Sonamura, Sepahijala

Bardowal is a village situated in the Sonamura subdivision of Sepahijala district, Tripura. It is located approximately 15 km from Melaghar and around 60 km from Agartala. Bordwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bardowal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bardowal is 272107. The village covers a total geographical area of 602 hectares and falls under the 799115 pincode. Sonamura is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bardowal

As per Census 2011, Bardowal village has a total population of 5,410 people, consisting of 2,780 males and 2,630 females. The village has 1,165 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 701 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,303 literate and 1,107 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,485 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,4102,7802,630
Child Population (0–6 yrs)701350351
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,4851,2861,199
Literate Population4,3032,2782,025
Illiterate Population1,107502605

Nearby Villages of Bardowal

Bardowal 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)
KhedabariWest2.04 km
RudijalaEast3.14 km
MelagharSouth-East3.36 km
KulubariWest4.47 km
Paschim NalcharNorth-East5.31 km
TaksaparaNorth5.40 km
DhanirampurNorth-West5.61 km
BarpatharSouth-East5.68 km
UrmaiSouth6.42 km
JharjhariaSouth-East6.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bardowal

Bardowal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agartala, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonamura to Bardowal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agartala to Bardowal 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 Bardowal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bardowal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bardowal

Where is Bardowal located?

Bardowal village is located in Sonamura Subdivision, Sepahijala district, Tripura, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bardowal?

The Gram Panchayat of Bardowal is Bordwal.

What is the pincode of Bardowal?

The pincode of Bardowal is 799115.

What is the population of Bardowal?

Bardowal has a total population of 5,410, including 2,780 males and 2,630 females.

How many households are there in Bardowal?

There are 1,165 households in Bardowal.

What is the literacy rate in Bardowal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bardowal is 79.54%. Male literacy is 81.94% and female literacy is 77.00%.