Berthu - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Berthu is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Malathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berthu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berthu is 260542. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Berthu

As per Census 2011, Berthu village has a total population of 1,285 people, consisting of 661 males and 624 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 670 literate and 615 illiterate residents. Additionally, 455 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Berthu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,285661624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246125121
Scheduled Castes (SC)455251204
Literate Population670397273
Illiterate Population615264351

Nearby Villages of Berthu

Berthu 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)
MohammadpurEast1.07 km
SupiNorth1.14 km
LakhisaraiEast1.68 km
MataurNorth-East1.71 km
ChopahaSouth-East1.85 km
SuneraSouth-West2.01 km
MalathiWest2.08 km
ChiloriWest2.45 km
BabhanpuraEast2.67 km
RasulaNorth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Berthu

Berthu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Niyazipur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Berthu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Berthu is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berthu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Berthu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Berthu

Where is Berthu located?

Berthu village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Berthu?

The Gram Panchayat of Berthu is Malathi.

What is the pincode of Berthu?

The pincode of Berthu is 804422.

What is the population of Berthu?

Berthu has a total population of 1,285, including 661 males and 624 females.

How many households are there in Berthu?

There are 192 households in Berthu.

What is the literacy rate in Berthu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Berthu is 52.14%. Male literacy is 60.06% and female literacy is 43.75%.