Berthu - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Berthu is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Berthu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berthu is 244129. The village covers a total geographical area of 683 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Berthu

According to the 2011 Census, Berthu village had a total population of 6,565 people, including 3,364 males and 3,201 females, living in 1,147 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.96%, with male literacy at 67.38% and female literacy at 43.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,413.

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

Nearby Villages of Berthu

Berthu 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 Berthu

Berthu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lohanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Berthu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Berthu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berthu

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

Health Facilities in Berthu

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

FAQs about Berthu