Moradih - Bhitaha, Pashchim Champaran

Moradih is a village situated in the Bhitaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitaha and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Persawna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moradih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moradih is 217021. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 845104 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Moradih

According to the 2011 Census, Moradih village had a total population of 1,799 people, including 950 males and 849 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.11%, with male literacy at 55.15% and female literacy at 27.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,799950849
Child Population (0–6 yrs)379192187
Scheduled Castes (SC)351198153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population598418180
Illiterate Population1,201532669

Nearby Villages of Moradih

Moradih 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)
BarharaNorth0.86 km
ChilwaniyanSouth-East1.40 km
BararihaEast1.66 km
ParsaunaNorth2.18 km
MusahriNorth-West2.89 km
Khaira TolaSouth-West3.27 km
BhitahaSouth-East3.64 km
SenuriaEast3.66 km
ParemahiEast3.69 km
PakahiNorth-East4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moradih

Public transport in the Moradih is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Moradih is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Moradih 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 Moradih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Moradih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Moradih

Where is Moradih located?

Moradih village is located in Bhitaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Moradih?

The Gram Panchayat of Moradih is Persawna.

What is the pincode of Moradih?

The pincode of Moradih is 845104.

What is the population of Moradih?

Moradih had a total population of 1,799, including 950 males and 849 females.

How many households are there in Moradih?

Moradih had 278 households.

What is the literacy rate in Moradih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moradih was 42.11%. Male literacy was 55.15% and female literacy was 27.19%.