Banchehri - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Banchehri is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Parsa Banchahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banchehri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banchehri is 216844. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.2 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Banchehri

According to the 2011 Census, Banchehri village had a total population of 3,993 people, including 2,079 males and 1,914 females, living in 705 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.69%, with male literacy at 64.75% and female literacy at 41.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,051, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Banchehri

Banchehri 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 Banchehri

Public transport in the Banchehri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Banchehri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Banchehri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banchehri

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

Health Facilities in Banchehri

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

FAQs about Banchehri