Bhemial - Balrampur, Katihar

Bhemial is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Bhimiyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhemial village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhemial is 224862. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.46 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhemial

As per Census 2011, Bhemial village has a total population of 2,748 people, consisting of 1,411 males and 1,337 females. The village has 606 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 556 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,093 literate and 1,655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 919 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhemial

Bhemial 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 Bhemial

Bhemial is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bhemial is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Bhemial is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhemial

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

Health Facilities in Bhemial

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

FAQs about Bhemial