Bhataura - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Bhataura is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhataura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhataura is 216822. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.8 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhataura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhataura

As per Census 2011, Bhataura village has a total population of 485 people, consisting of 245 males and 240 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 275 literate and 210 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population485245240
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694326
Literate Population275153122
Illiterate Population21092118

Nearby Villages of Bhataura

Bhataura 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)
DumdumuwaEast0.98 km
SathiWest1.06 km
SomgarhNorth2.14 km
SatwariaSouth2.15 km
SihpurEast2.32 km
SamahutaNorth-East2.38 km
RaybarwaNorth-West2.39 km
LachhnautaSouth-West2.64 km
Barwa KalanWest2.84 km
DharampurWest3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhataura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhataura. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bhataura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhataura is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhataura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhataura

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

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

FAQs about Bhataura

Where is Bhataura located?

Bhataura village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhataura?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhataura is Sathi.

What is the pincode of Bhataura?

The pincode of Bhataura is 845449.

What is the population of Bhataura?

Bhataura has a total population of 485, including 245 males and 240 females.

How many households are there in Bhataura?

There are 90 households in Bhataura.

What is the literacy rate in Bhataura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhataura is 56.70%. Male literacy is 62.45% and female literacy is 50.83%.