Bheja - Madhepur, Madhubani

Bheja is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Bheja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheja is 220888. The village covers a total geographical area of 1090.6 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bheja 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 Bheja

As per Census 2011, Bheja village has a total population of 11,794 people, consisting of 6,218 males and 5,576 females. The village has 2,315 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,252 literate and 6,542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,059 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,7946,2185,576
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3151,2231,092
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0591,084975
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population5,2523,3921,860
Illiterate Population6,5422,8263,716

Nearby Villages of Bheja

Bheja 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)
KharikNorth2.15 km
KhajuriSouth-West2.57 km
Madhu SagramNorth-West2.72 km
LiljaEast3.13 km
RatwaraNorth3.30 km
TangrahaSouth-East3.49 km
DoalakhNorth-East3.62 km
RohuaNorth-West3.70 km
BalthiSouth-West3.85 km
BaheraNorth-West3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bheja

Bheja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Bheja is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bheja is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheja

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bheja

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bheja 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 >10 km

FAQs about Bheja

Where is Bheja located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bheja?

Bheja is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bheja?

The pincode of Bheja is 847408.

What is the population of Bheja?

Bheja has a total population of 11,794, including 6,218 males and 5,576 females.

How many households are there in Bheja?

There are 2,315 households in Bheja.

What is the literacy rate in Bheja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bheja is 44.53%. Male literacy is 54.55% and female literacy is 33.36%.