Baghaw - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Baghaw is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Baghan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghaw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghaw is 203918. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.54 hectares and falls under the 275202 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Baghaw village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baghaw

According to the 2011 Census, Baghaw village had a total population of 2,483 people, including 1,257 males and 1,226 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.44%, with male literacy at 85.55% and female literacy at 60.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 905, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghaw

Baghaw 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Baghaw

Baghaw 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 Hurmujpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Baghaw is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Baghaw is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghaw

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

Health Facilities in Baghaw

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

FAQs about Baghaw