Biswas - Chanpatia, Pashchim Champaran

Biswas is a village situated in the Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanpatia and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sirisiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biswas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biswas is 217199. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.2 hectares and falls under the 845450 pincode. Chanpatia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Biswas

According to the 2011 Census, Biswas village had a total population of 1,964 people, including 1,033 males and 931 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.45%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 44.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Biswas

Biswas 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 Biswas

Biswas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumarbagh, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanpatia to Biswas is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Biswas is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biswas

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

Health Facilities in Biswas

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

FAQs about Biswas