Berai - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Berai is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Naurangiya Dardri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berai is 216016. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Berai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Berai

According to the 2011 Census, Berai village had a total population of 1,123 people, including 552 males and 571 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.85%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,030.

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

Nearby Villages of Berai

Berai 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 Berai

Berai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Berai is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Berai is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berai

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

Health Facilities in Berai

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

FAQs about Berai