Bahera - Lakhnaur, Madhubani

Bahera is a village situated in the Lakhnaur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnaur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Maibi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahera is 220792. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.1 hectares and falls under the 847403 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bahera

According to the 2011 Census, Bahera village had a total population of 232 people, including 117 males and 115 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.79%, with male literacy at 63.92% and female literacy at 45.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population232117115
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442024
Scheduled Castes (SC)230117113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1036241
Illiterate Population1295574

Nearby Villages of Bahera

Bahera 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)
AmarupiNorth0.76 km
ManmohanSouth1.09 km
SonbarsaEast1.19 km
MaibiWest1.35 km
BaswaNorth1.46 km
BiharpurNorth-East1.64 km
SirkhariaNorth2.03 km
BodaiNorth2.26 km
BathSouth-East2.27 km
TamoriaNorth-West2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahera

Bahera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Bahera is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bahera is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahera

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

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

Health Facilities in Bahera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bahera

Where is Bahera located?

Bahera village is located in Lakhnaur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bahera?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahera is Maibi.

What is the pincode of Bahera?

The pincode of Bahera is 847403.

What is the population of Bahera?

Bahera had a total population of 232, including 117 males and 115 females.

How many households are there in Bahera?

Bahera had 51 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bahera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahera was 54.79%. Male literacy was 63.92% and female literacy was 45.05%.