Bath - Madhepur, Madhubani

Bath is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Bath village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bath is 220846. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.8 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bath

As per Census 2011, Bath village has a total population of 5,527 people, consisting of 2,913 males and 2,614 females. The village has 1,306 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 741 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,431 literate and 2,096 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5272,9132,614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)741394347
Scheduled Castes (SC)246135111
Literate Population3,4312,0961,335
Illiterate Population2,0968171,279

Nearby Villages of Bath

Bath 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)
SonbarsaNorth-West1.22 km
SemrahaEast1.27 km
ManmohanWest1.45 km
AsamSouth-East1.67 km
GopalpattiSouth-East1.88 km
SikariaSouth2.08 km
BaheraNorth-West2.27 km
ShankarpurNorth-East2.37 km
DesamNorth-East2.64 km
AmarupiNorth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bath

Bath 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 88.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Bath is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bath is about 56 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 Bath

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bath

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bath

Where is Bath located?

Bath village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bath?

Bath is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bath?

The pincode of Bath is 847408.

What is the population of Bath?

Bath has a total population of 5,527, including 2,913 males and 2,614 females.

How many households are there in Bath?

There are 1,306 households in Bath.

What is the literacy rate in Bath?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bath is 62.08%. Male literacy is 71.95% and female literacy is 51.07%.