Bindraban - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Bindraban is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhamaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bindraban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bindraban is 216812. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.1 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bindraban 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 Bindraban

As per Census 2011, Bindraban village has a total population of 2,478 people, consisting of 1,287 males and 1,191 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 595 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,143 literate and 1,335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4781,2871,191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)595308287
Scheduled Castes (SC)854738
Literate Population1,143688455
Illiterate Population1,335599736

Nearby Villages of Bindraban

Bindraban 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)
ParsaunaNorth-West1.15 km
DhamauraNorth-East1.23 km
SenduriaSouth-West1.36 km
MaulanagarWest2.22 km
DhobniNorth2.31 km
Kokila DihWest2.42 km
LachhnautaNorth-East2.63 km
Barwa KalanNorth-East2.84 km
MusahriNorth2.88 km
Puraina ChoubeSouth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bindraban

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bindraban. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Bindraban is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bindraban is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bindraban

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bindraban 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 Bindraban

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

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

FAQs about Bindraban

Where is Bindraban located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bindraban?

The Gram Panchayat of Bindraban is Dhamaura.

What is the pincode of Bindraban?

The pincode of Bindraban is 845449.

What is the population of Bindraban?

Bindraban has a total population of 2,478, including 1,287 males and 1,191 females.

How many households are there in Bindraban?

There are 357 households in Bindraban.

What is the literacy rate in Bindraban?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bindraban is 46.13%. Male literacy is 53.46% and female literacy is 38.20%.