Bhitaha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Bhitaha 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 90 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bairagi Sonbarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitaha is 216088. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.1 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bhitaha 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 Bhitaha

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitaha village had a total population of 922 people, including 472 males and 450 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.03%, with male literacy at 26.67% and female literacy at 12.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 654.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitaha

Bhitaha 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 Bhitaha

Public transport in the Bhitaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Bhitaha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bhitaha is about 90 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 Bhitaha

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

Health Facilities in Bhitaha

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

FAQs about Bhitaha