Bhikhnathori - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bhikhnathori is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhamaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikhnathori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikhnathori is 216483. The village falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bhikhnathori

According to the 2011 Census, Bhikhnathori village had a total population of 710 people, including 404 males and 306 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 757 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 78.32% and female literacy at 58.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikhnathori

Bhikhnathori is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bhikhnathori

Public transport in the Bhikhnathori is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Bhikhnathori.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bhikhnathori is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhikhnathori is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikhnathori

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

Health Facilities in Bhikhnathori

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

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