Kumhia - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Kumhia is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 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 Kumhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhia is 216839. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kumhia

As per Census 2011, Kumhia village has a total population of 2,139 people, consisting of 1,137 males and 1,002 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 448 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 906 literate and 1,233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumhia

Kumhia 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 Kumhia

Kumhia 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 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Kumhia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kumhia 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 Kumhia

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

Health Facilities in Kumhia

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

FAQs about Kumhia