Bhelahi - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Bhelahi is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Devariya Taruanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelahi is 216069. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bhelahi

As per Census 2011, Bhelahi village has a total population of 2,192 people, consisting of 1,110 males and 1,082 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 368 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,131 literate and 1,061 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,716 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1921,1101,082
Child Population (0–6 yrs)368191177
Scheduled Castes (SC)251312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,716859857
Literate Population1,131684447
Illiterate Population1,061426635

Nearby Villages of Bhelahi

Bhelahi 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)
Kunai LachhmipurNorth1.75 km
KhamauraSouth1.78 km
JamiraEast1.86 km
DewriyaWest1.93 km
Barba KhurdSouth-West2.16 km
MainahamothiaNorth-East2.23 km
TariwanwaNorth-West2.29 km
NawatanwaSouth-East2.41 km
BakuliaSouth3.09 km
BharchhiWest3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhelahi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhelahi. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Bhelahi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhelahi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Bhelahi

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

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

FAQs about Bhelahi

Where is Bhelahi located?

Bhelahi village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhelahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhelahi is Devariya Taruanwa.

What is the pincode of Bhelahi?

The pincode of Bhelahi is 845105.

What is the population of Bhelahi?

Bhelahi has a total population of 2,192, including 1,110 males and 1,082 females.

How many households are there in Bhelahi?

There are 367 households in Bhelahi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhelahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhelahi is 51.60%. Male literacy is 61.62% and female literacy is 41.31%.