Bhuski - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Bhuski 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. Daraul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuski village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuski is 216356. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.3 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhuski

As per Census 2011, Bhuski village has a total population of 1,899 people, consisting of 964 males and 935 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 1,143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,899964935
Child Population (0–6 yrs)456207249
Scheduled Castes (SC)291145146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population756475281
Illiterate Population1,143489654

Nearby Villages of Bhuski

Bhuski 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DaraulNorth1.19 km
CharihaniSouth-West1.29 km
SerhuaEast1.64 km
EkdarwaWest2.06 km
SihpurwaEast2.16 km
HardiaSouth-East2.17 km
ChiuntahaNorth-West2.29 km
BargonSouth2.47 km
Mehnaul KhurdNorth2.70 km
BaliaEast2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhuski

Bhuski 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 39.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bhuski is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhuski 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 Bhuski

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhuski

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhuski

Where is Bhuski located?

Bhuski village is located in Gaunaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhuski?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhuski is Daraul.

What is the pincode of Bhuski?

The pincode of Bhuski is 845455.

What is the population of Bhuski?

Bhuski has a total population of 1,899, including 964 males and 935 females.

How many households are there in Bhuski?

There are 354 households in Bhuski.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuski?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhuski is 39.81%. Male literacy is 49.27% and female literacy is 30.05%.