Turhapatti - Chanpatia, Pashchim Champaran

Turhapatti is a village situated in the Chanpatia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanpatia and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Pashchmi Turhapatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turhapatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turhapatti is 217197. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136 hectares and falls under the 845450 pincode. Chanpatia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Turhapatti

According to the 2011 Census, Turhapatti village had a total population of 16,006 people, including 8,440 males and 7,566 females, living in 2,848 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.08%, with male literacy at 67.79% and female literacy at 47.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Turhapatti

Turhapatti 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 Turhapatti

Turhapatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumarbagh, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanpatia to Turhapatti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Turhapatti is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Turhapatti

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

Health Facilities in Turhapatti

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

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