Betahania - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Betahania is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhamaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betahania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betahania is 216463. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.1 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Betahania

According to the 2011 Census, Betahania village had a total population of 845 people, including 410 males and 435 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.12%, with male literacy at 71.81% and female literacy at 41.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 828.

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

Nearby Villages of Betahania

Betahania 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 Betahania

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Betahania. The nearest railway station is Bhikhna Thori, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Betahania is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Betahania is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betahania

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

Health Facilities in Betahania

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

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