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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhitmi

As per Census 2011, Chhitmi village has a total population of 951 people, consisting of 491 males and 460 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 316 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 596 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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