Bhawar - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Bhawar is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Bhawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawar is 214320. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.3 hectares and falls under the 231223 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Bhawar

As per Census 2011, Bhawar village has a total population of 2,291 people, consisting of 1,175 males and 1,116 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 417 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,154 literate and 1,137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,351 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2911,1751,116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)417215202
Scheduled Castes (SC)290145145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,351688663
Literate Population1,154739415
Illiterate Population1,137436701

Nearby Villages of Bhawar

Bhawar 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)
AraghatNorth-West1.72 km
Barawa TolaEast2.01 km
Bhal PahariWest2.36 km
BichhiyariSouth2.42 km
Karam GhatiSouth-West2.61 km
DeorihawaNorth2.93 km
MajethNorth-West3.07 km
BacharaEast3.26 km
DumaraharSouth-East4.00 km
ChapakiNorth-East4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhawar

Bhawar 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 Renukut, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Sonbhadra to Bhawar is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Bhawar is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawar

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhawar

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

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

FAQs about Bhawar

Where is Bhawar located?

Bhawar village is located in Dudhi Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhawar?

Bhawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhawar?

The pincode of Bhawar is 231223.

What is the population of Bhawar?

Bhawar has a total population of 2,291, including 1,175 males and 1,116 females.

How many households are there in Bhawar?

There are 432 households in Bhawar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhawar is 50.37%. Male literacy is 62.89% and female literacy is 37.19%.