Bihta - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Bihta is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pogar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihta is 253062. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bihta

According to the 2011 Census, Bihta village had a total population of 368 people, including 194 males and 174 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.50%, with male literacy at 96.43% and female literacy at 88.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bihta

Bihta 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bihta

Public transport in the Bihta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bihta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bihta is about 44 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 Bihta

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

Health Facilities in Bihta

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

FAQs about Bihta