Bohawar - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Bohawar is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Bohawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bohawar is 186117. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.65 hectares and falls under the 273201 pincode. Rudrapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bohawar

As per Census 2011, Bohawar village has a total population of 2,724 people, consisting of 1,296 males and 1,428 females. The village has 419 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 487 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,401 literate and 1,323 illiterate residents. Additionally, 692 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7241,2961,428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)487238249
Scheduled Castes (SC)692353339
Literate Population1,401784617
Illiterate Population1,323512811

Nearby Villages of Bohawar

Bohawar 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)
Dayal GarhWest1.37 km
GohataNorth-West1.39 km
NibahiSouth-East1.51 km
Jungle BhusaulSouth1.57 km
SinghpurEast1.68 km
Nadua GyanparNorth2.19 km
BaurdihSouth-East2.22 km
Sikar GarhNorth-West2.28 km
KarautaSouth-West2.40 km
Kanhauli KhasEast2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bohawar

Bohawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rudrapur to Bohawar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Bohawar is about 47 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 Bohawar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bohawar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bohawar

Where is Bohawar located?

Bohawar village is located in Chauri Chaura Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bohawar?

Bohawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bohawar?

The pincode of Bohawar is 273201.

What is the population of Bohawar?

Bohawar has a total population of 2,724, including 1,296 males and 1,428 females.

How many households are there in Bohawar?

There are 419 households in Bohawar.

What is the literacy rate in Bohawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bohawar is 51.43%. Male literacy is 60.49% and female literacy is 43.21%.