Bijbania - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Bijbania is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Purainiya Harsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijbania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijbania is 216703. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.1 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bijbania

According to the 2011 Census, Bijbania village had a total population of 407 people, including 219 males and 188 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.65%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 37.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijbania

Bijbania 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 Bijbania

Bijbania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bijbania is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bijbania 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 Bijbania

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

Health Facilities in Bijbania

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

FAQs about Bijbania