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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhemial

According to the 2011 Census, Bhemial village had a total population of 2,748 people, including 1,411 males and 1,337 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.86%, with male literacy at 59.36% and female literacy at 39.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 919.

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

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