Bhitaha Subdivision - Pashchim Champaran, Bihar
Bhitaha is an administrative subdivision in the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhitaha is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 137 km², including 136.81 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 910 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhitaha Subdivision
Bhitaha Subdivision has a total of 23 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barariha | Rural | Chilwania |
| 2 | Barhara | Rural | Persawna |
| 3 | Bhitaha | Rural | Machha |
| 4 | Bhuidharwa | Rural | Bhuidharwa |
| 5 | Chandarpur | Rural | Bhuidharwa |
| 6 | Charamraha | Rural | Manpur |
| 7 | Chilwaniyan | Rural | Chilwania |
| 8 | Jhakhwanhi | Rural | Machha |
| 9 | Kanhaiyapur | Rural | Manpur |
| 10 | Karhia Basauli | Rural | Semarbari |
| 11 | Kaubar | Rural | Manpur |
| 12 | Khaira Tola | Rural | Khairawa |
| 13 | Machhaha Urf Dubaha | Rural | Machha |
| 14 | Manpur | Rural | Manpur |
| 15 | Moradih | Rural | Persawna |
| 16 | Pakahi | Rural | Semarbari |
| 17 | Pakri | Rural | Manpur |
| 18 | Paremahi | Rural | Persawna |
| 19 | Parsauna | Rural | Persawna |
| 20 | Semarbari | Rural | Semarbari |
| 21 | Senuria | Rural | Chilwania |
| 22 | Sonbarsa | Rural | Bhuidharwa |
| 23 | Tola Diho Pakri | Rural | Dihi Pakri |
Population of Bhitaha Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bhitaha Subdivision has a total population of 66,203 people, consisting of 34,659 males and 31,544 females. There are 10,307 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 484 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,203 | 66,203 | 0 |
| Male Population | 34,659 | 34,659 | 0 |
| Female Population | 31,544 | 31,544 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,307 | 10,307 | 0 |
| Population Density | 484 / km² | 484 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 23,415 literate people and 12,561 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,394 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,416 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,561 | 12,561 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 23,415 | 23,415 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,788 | 42,788 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,394 | 9,394 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,416 | 2,416 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.