Fateha - Bachhwara, Begusarai

Fateha is a village situated in the Bachhwara subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bachhwara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Fateha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fateha is 237773. The village covers a total geographical area of 673 hectares and falls under the 851111 pincode. Samastipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Fateha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Fateha

According to the 2011 Census, Fateha village had a total population of 8,997 people, including 4,619 males and 4,378 females, living in 1,796 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.34%, with male literacy at 73.73% and female literacy at 54.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,051, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population8,9974,6194,378
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,572797775
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0511,055996
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population4,7772,8181,959
Illiterate Population4,2201,8012,419

Nearby Villages of Fateha

Fateha 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)
MosimpurNorth1.17 km
Rajapur RaghoNorth1.70 km
TemuhanNorth-East2.38 km
DhepuraSouth-West2.46 km
BalbhadarbanSouth2.52 km
Khairpur SaraiSouth2.72 km
RasidpurNorth2.82 km
DadupurSouth2.96 km
Gobindpur (part In Bachwara) East3.15 km
WarisnagarSouth3.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fateha

Fateha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sherpur Dhipura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samastipur to Fateha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Fateha is about 45 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 Fateha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Fateha

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

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

FAQs about Fateha

Where is Fateha located?

Fateha village is located in Bachhwara Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fateha?

Fateha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Fateha?

The pincode of Fateha is 851111.

What is the population of Fateha?

Fateha had a total population of 8,997, including 4,619 males and 4,378 females.

How many households are there in Fateha?

Fateha had 1,796 households.

What is the literacy rate in Fateha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fateha was 64.34%. Male literacy was 73.73% and female literacy was 54.37%.