Indian Village Directory

Bakwa Village

Bakwa is an inhabited village in Madhepur Block of Madhubani district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 220895, the Census 2011 record lists 9,575 people in 1,916 households and the reported area is 1,343.6 hectares. The local references include Bakwa Gram Panchayat, Madhepur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhanjharpur at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Bakwa is a village in Madhepur Block, Madhubani district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 220895 and 9,575 people in 1,916 households.
Village Code220895
Population9,575
Households1,916
Area1,343.6 hectares
Nearest TownJhanjharpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Bakwa
Census Village Code
220895
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhubani
District Census Code
207
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Madhepur
Sub-district Census Code
01100
CD Block
Madhepur
Gram Panchayat
Bakwa
Households
1,916
Population
9,575
Male Population
5,007
Female Population
4,568
Sex Ratio
912.32
Area
1,343.6 hectares
Area
13.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhanjharpur
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
847408
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bakwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 9,575 people, 1,343.6 hectares of reported area and Jhanjharpur as the nearest town reference for Bakwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictMadhubani
CD BlockMadhepur
Gram PanchayatBakwa
  • Bakwa falls under Madhepur Block in Madhubani district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 220895.
  • The record lists 9,575 people living in 1,916 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,343.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhanjharpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density712.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share38.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.02%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share70.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bakwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 220895, Bakwa Gram Panchayat and Madhepur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
207
Sub-district Census Code
01100
Village Census Code
220895
CD Block Code
0088
Gram Panchayat Code
0062
CD Block Name
Madhepur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bakwa

Location and Distance

Jhanjharpur is the nearest town listed for Bakwa, about 35 km away. Madhubani is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Madhepur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Madhubani
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhanjharpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jhanjharpur
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Jhanjharpur
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
1,343.6 hectares
Area
13.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 9,575 people in 1,916 households, with 5,007 male residents and 4,568 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 38.3% and ST share is 0.02% for Bakwa. Population density works out to about 712.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,916
Total Population
9,575
Male Population
5,007
Female Population
4,568
Sex Ratio
912.32
Average Household Size
5.0
SC Population
3,667
SC Male Population
1,928
SC Female Population
1,739
SC Population Share
38.3
ST Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bakwa list 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bakwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bakwa include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bakwa include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bakwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bakwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 975.63 hectares and irrigated land is 689.1 hectares (70.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
367.37
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
975.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
286.53 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
689.1
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
60.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
628.7 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bakwa

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 67%
Bank of Baroda 1 17%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 17%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur Bajrang Ply House, Opp Madhepur Bus Stand Madhepur, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur, Dist. Madhubani, Bihar - 847408. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Nr. Sbi Bank, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408
State Bank of India ATM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur Madhepur, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408
State Bank of India ATM 847408 Madhubani Madhepur Madhepur Laxmipur Chowk Madhepur Laxmipur Chowk Madhepur, Madhubani, Bihar, 847408

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bakwa village located?

Bakwa is in Madhepur Block of Madhubani district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bakwa village in?

Bakwa village is in Madhubani district.

Which state is Bakwa village in?

Bakwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bakwa under?

Bakwa comes under Madhepur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bakwa?

The Census village code of Bakwa is 220895.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bakwa under?

Bakwa is listed under Bakwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Madhepur.

What is the population of Bakwa village?

The village record lists 9,575 people and 1,916 households for Bakwa.

How many households are in Bakwa village?

The village record lists 1,916 households for Bakwa.

What is the male and female population of Bakwa?

The record lists 5,007 male residents and 4,568 female residents for Bakwa.

What is the sex ratio of Bakwa village?

The sex ratio of Bakwa is 912.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bakwa village?

The reported geographical area of Bakwa is 1,343.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Bakwa village?

The approximate population density of Bakwa is 712.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bakwa?

The nearest town listed for Bakwa is Jhanjharpur, about 35 km away.

How far is Bakwa from the district headquarters?

Bakwa is about 62 km from Madhubani, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bakwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Bakwa is about 17 km from Madhepur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bakwa?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bakwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bakwa?

For Bakwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 975.63 hectares and irrigated land is 689.1 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bakwa?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bakwa. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.