Chilwaniyan - Bhitaha, Pashchim Champaran

Chilwaniyan is a village situated in the Bhitaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitaha and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chilwania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilwaniyan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilwaniyan is 217022. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.6 hectares and falls under the 845104 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Chilwaniyan

According to the 2011 Census, Chilwaniyan village had a total population of 5,165 people, including 2,705 males and 2,460 females, living in 816 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.03%, with male literacy at 54.16% and female literacy at 26.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 861, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilwaniyan

Chilwaniyan 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 Chilwaniyan

Chilwaniyan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Chilwaniyan is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Chilwaniyan is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilwaniyan

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

Health Facilities in Chilwaniyan

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

FAQs about Chilwaniyan