Bibi Bankatwa - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bibi Bankatwa is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bibi Bankatwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bibi Bankatwa is 216933. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.8 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bibi Bankatwa

As per Census 2011, Bibi Bankatwa village has a total population of 5,074 people, consisting of 2,624 males and 2,450 females. The village has 977 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 960 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,539 literate and 2,535 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,032 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bibi Bankatwa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bibi Bankatwa

Bibi Bankatwa 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 Bibi Bankatwa

Bibi Bankatwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Bibi Bankatwa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bibi Bankatwa is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bibi Bankatwa

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

Health Facilities in Bibi Bankatwa

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

FAQs about Bibi Bankatwa