Bhitharwa - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bhitharwa is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bhitiharwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitharwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitharwa is 216387. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bhitharwa

As per Census 2011, Bhitharwa village has a total population of 1,549 people, consisting of 811 males and 738 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 694 literate and 855 illiterate residents. Additionally, 926 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitharwa

Bhitharwa 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 Bhitharwa

Bhitharwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bhitharwa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhitharwa is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitharwa

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

Health Facilities in Bhitharwa

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

FAQs about Bhitharwa