Bhataura - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bhataura is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mahipur Bhathaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhataura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhataura is 216899. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhataura

As per Census 2011, Bhataura village has a total population of 2,045 people, consisting of 1,072 males and 973 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,029 literate and 1,016 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0451,072973
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408215193
Scheduled Castes (SC)425213212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1467769
Literate Population1,029630399
Illiterate Population1,016442574

Nearby Villages of Bhataura

Bhataura 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)
AhirauliyaNorth-West1.28 km
ChhatraulSouth1.42 km
AsurarSouth-West1.43 km
KotwaEast1.77 km
EkderwaSouth-East1.91 km
SemarkolNorth-West2.61 km
PakargawnNorth-East2.62 km
KumhiaNorth2.77 km
ChakhniSouth3.05 km
KaimabandhNorth3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhataura

Bhataura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 58.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Bhataura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhataura is about 66 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 Bhataura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhataura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhataura

Where is Bhataura located?

Bhataura village is located in Bagaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhataura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhataura is Mahipur Bhathaura.

What is the pincode of Bhataura?

The pincode of Bhataura is 845105.

What is the population of Bhataura?

Bhataura has a total population of 2,045, including 1,072 males and 973 females.

How many households are there in Bhataura?

There are 413 households in Bhataura.

What is the literacy rate in Bhataura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhataura is 50.32%. Male literacy is 58.77% and female literacy is 41.01%.