Bakhri - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bakhri is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Shitthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhri is 216337. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bakhri

As per Census 2011, Bakhri village has a total population of 1,319 people, consisting of 670 males and 649 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,027 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bakhri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bakhri

Bakhri 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 Bakhri

Public transport in the Bakhri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bakhri is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bakhri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakhri

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

Health Facilities in Bakhri

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

FAQs about Bakhri