Bhalwa - Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar

Bhalwa is a village situated in the Khatauli tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khatauli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffar Nagar. Bhalwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalwa is 111221. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.06 hectares and falls under the 251201 pincode. Khatauli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhalwa

As per Census 2011, Bhalwa village has a total population of 2,145 people, consisting of 1,133 males and 1,012 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 394 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,255 literate and 890 illiterate residents. Additionally, 904 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1451,1331,012
Child Population (0–6 yrs)394214180
Scheduled Castes (SC)904460444
Literate Population1,255750505
Illiterate Population890383507

Nearby Villages of Bhalwa

Bhalwa 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)
Mawi SadatNorth1.12 km
TulsipurSouth-East1.41 km
PalriSouth-West1.76 km
ChandauriEast1.98 km
AntwaraNorth-West2.21 km
ChandauraSouth-East2.26 km
BasayachEast2.31 km
KhanjahanpurWest2.62 km
Kheri KureshSouth2.86 km
Khera ChaogawanNorth3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhalwa

Bhalwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatauli, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Khatauli to Bhalwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagar to Bhalwa is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalwa

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhalwa

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

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

FAQs about Bhalwa

Where is Bhalwa located?

Bhalwa village is located in Khatauli Tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhalwa?

Bhalwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhalwa?

The pincode of Bhalwa is 251201.

What is the population of Bhalwa?

Bhalwa has a total population of 2,145, including 1,133 males and 1,012 females.

How many households are there in Bhalwa?

There are 357 households in Bhalwa.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhalwa is 58.51%. Male literacy is 66.20% and female literacy is 49.90%.