Chhitmi - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Chhitmi is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bajra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhitmi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitmi is 216427. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.34 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chhitmi

According to the 2011 Census, Chhitmi village had a total population of 951 people, including 491 males and 460 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.58%, with male literacy at 51.28% and female literacy at 31.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhitmi

Chhitmi 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 Chhitmi

Chhitmi 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 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Chhitmi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Chhitmi is about 58 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 Chhitmi

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

Health Facilities in Chhitmi

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

FAQs about Chhitmi