Bheria - Katiya, Gopalganj

Bheria is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bheriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bheria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheria is 229829. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bheria

According to the 2011 Census, Bheria village had a total population of 1,830 people, including 816 males and 1,014 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 1,243 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.89%, with male literacy at 77.45% and female literacy at 53.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Bheria

Bheria 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 Bheria

Bheria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Bheria is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bheria 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 Bheria

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

Health Facilities in Bheria

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

FAQs about Bheria