Charihani - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Charihani is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Daraul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charihani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charihani is 216482. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.39 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Charihani

As per Census 2011, Charihani village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 278 males and 260 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 255 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 234 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Charihani

Charihani 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 Charihani

Charihani 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 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Charihani is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Charihani is about 54 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 Charihani

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

Health Facilities in Charihani

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

FAQs about Charihani