Sithi - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Sithi is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Shitthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sithi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sithi is 216340. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.9 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sithi

As per Census 2011, Sithi village has a total population of 3,049 people, consisting of 1,545 males and 1,504 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 633 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,465 literate and 1,584 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sithi

Sithi 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 Sithi

Sithi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sithi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sithi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sithi

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

Health Facilities in Sithi

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

FAQs about Sithi