Bijhua - Dumaria, Gaya

Bijhua is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Nandai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijhua is 256231. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bijhua

According to the 2011 Census, Bijhua village had a total population of 2,177 people, including 1,120 males and 1,057 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.83%, with male literacy at 63.26% and female literacy at 39.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 842.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijhua

Bijhua 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 Bijhua

Bijhua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Bijhua is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bijhua is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijhua

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

Health Facilities in Bijhua

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

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