Bham - Konch, Gaya

Bham is a village situated in the Konch subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Tineri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bham is 254641. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 824207 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bham

According to the 2011 Census, Bham village had a total population of 2,201 people, including 1,166 males and 1,035 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 81.79% and female literacy at 62.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Bham

Bham 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 Bham

Bham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Bham is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bham is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bham

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

Health Facilities in Bham

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

FAQs about Bham