Babhangawan
Babhangawan is a village located in the Lakhisarai district of Bihar, India.
The village has a population of 3,737 as of the 2011 Census. Its economy is primarily agricultural. The total geographical area of the village is 1,465 hectares. Agricultural land within the village is cultivated primarily for rice, pulses, and wheat. The village is divided into several tolas, including Jaji Tola, Paschim Tola, and Dobha Par. The Lakhisarai Junction railway station is located approximately 10 km from the village.
Education
Babhangawan has several government-run schools:- M.S Babhangawan: A primary school for grades 1-8, established in 1949. This Hindi medium, co-educational school is managed by the Department of Education.
- S.S.N. High School Babhangawan: A high school for grades 9-10, established in 1981. It is also a Hindi medium co-educational school.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Babhangawan had a population of 3,737, comprising 1,961 males and 1,776 females. The village had 677 children aged 0–6, representing 18.12% of the total population. The village's sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males, which is below the Bihar state average of 918. However, the child sex ratio was 945, exceeding the state average of 935.The literacy rate of Babhangawan in 2011 was 70.46% overall, while Bihar had an average of 61.80%. Male literacy was 77.00%, while female literacy was 63.17%.
Babhangawan is governed by the Mukhiya of Amhara Panchayat, an elected representative responsible for the village's administration.
Economy
Out of the total population in Babhangawan, 1,559 residents were employed as of May 2025. 76.14% of workers are engaged in main work for more than 6 months per year, while the rest are involved in marginal activity for less than 6 months per year. Out of the 1,559 main workers, 577 were cultivators and 555 were agricultural labourers.The village has a branch of the Punjab National Bank.
Shree Shesh Nag Temple
The Shree Shesh Nag Temple is located on the banks of the Harohar River to the northwest of Babhangawan village. Daily worship services are held in the morning and evening. Each year, a special service is held for Nag Panchami. A Prasad is collected from each house in the village and offered to the Nag and Nagin deities. This occasion includes a fair.On May 7, 2019, a Kalasha was added to the top of the main temple.