Bihta - Khizirsarai, Gaya

Bihta is a village situated in the Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khizirsarai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bihta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihta is 254965. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 824233 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bihta

According to the 2011 Census, Bihta village had a total population of 4,316 people, including 2,230 males and 2,086 females, living in 724 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.76%, with male literacy at 63.07% and female literacy at 45.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,020, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Bihta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Natesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Bihta is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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