Bhabhta - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Bhabhta is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bhabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhabhta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhabhta is 216722. The village covers a total geographical area of 897.2 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhabhta

According to the 2011 Census, Bhabhta village had a total population of 7,966 people, including 4,143 males and 3,823 females, living in 1,261 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.21%, with male literacy at 65.26% and female literacy at 39.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 688, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhabhta

Bhabhta 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 Bhabhta

Public transport in the Bhabhta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bhabhta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhabhta is about 40 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 Bhabhta

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

Health Facilities in Bhabhta

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

FAQs about Bhabhta