Belwachakhni - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Belwachakhni is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bairati Bariyarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belwachakhni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belwachakhni is 216100. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.6 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Belwachakhni

According to the 2011 Census, Belwachakhni village had a total population of 1,950 people, including 1,001 males and 949 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.50%, with male literacy at 55.67% and female literacy at 30.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 575, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Belwachakhni

Belwachakhni 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 Belwachakhni

Belwachakhni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Belwachakhni is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Belwachakhni is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belwachakhni

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

Health Facilities in Belwachakhni

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

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