Bakhraha - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Bakhraha is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bagahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakhraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhraha is 216229. The village covers a total geographical area of 658 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bakhraha

As per Census 2011, Bakhraha village has a total population of 2,350 people, consisting of 1,183 males and 1,167 females. The village has 407 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 432 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 707 literate and 1,643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 662 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,124 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3501,1831,167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432213219
Scheduled Castes (SC)662335327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,124555569
Literate Population707458249
Illiterate Population1,643725918

Nearby Villages of Bakhraha

Bakhraha 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)
BagahiNorth2.02 km
SingahiNorth-West2.06 km
PathriSouth-West2.10 km
Bakri PachrukhiyaEast2.13 km
BakwaEast3.07 km
MadhubaniSouth-East3.26 km
NautanwaNorth3.26 km
Imrit KatharwaSouth3.43 km
KehuniyaWest3.50 km
JabkaSouth3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bakhraha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bakhraha. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Bakhraha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bakhraha is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakhraha

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

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

Health Facilities in Bakhraha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bakhraha

Where is Bakhraha located?

Bakhraha village is located in Ramnagar Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bakhraha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bakhraha is Bagahi.

What is the pincode of Bakhraha?

The pincode of Bakhraha is 845106.

What is the population of Bakhraha?

Bakhraha has a total population of 2,350, including 1,183 males and 1,167 females.

How many households are there in Bakhraha?

There are 407 households in Bakhraha.

What is the literacy rate in Bakhraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakhraha is 30.09%. Male literacy is 38.72% and female literacy is 21.34%.