Chiutaha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Chiutaha 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 Chiutaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiutaha is 216090. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.4 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Chiutaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Chiutaha

As per Census 2011, Chiutaha village has a total population of 3,244 people, consisting of 1,647 males and 1,597 females. The village has 652 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 593 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,149 literate and 2,095 illiterate residents. Additionally, 572 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 765 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2441,6471,597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593301292
Scheduled Castes (SC)572289283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)765370395
Literate Population1,149736413
Illiterate Population2,0959111,184

Nearby Villages of Chiutaha

Chiutaha 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)
SantpurEast1.47 km
BairatiSouth1.64 km
KadamhaNorth2.04 km
BhitahaNorth-West2.12 km
Bairagi SonbarsaWest2.24 km
BalkahwaSouth2.69 km
SiswaNorth-East2.86 km
Chamardih BargonEast3.17 km
KatahaNorth-West3.78 km
RatanpurwaWest3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chiutaha

Chiutaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 57.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Chiutaha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Chiutaha 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 Chiutaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chiutaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chiutaha 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 >10 km

FAQs about Chiutaha

Where is Chiutaha located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chiutaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Chiutaha is Bairagi Sonbarsa.

What is the pincode of Chiutaha?

The pincode of Chiutaha is 845106.

What is the population of Chiutaha?

Chiutaha has a total population of 3,244, including 1,647 males and 1,597 females.

How many households are there in Chiutaha?

There are 652 households in Chiutaha.

What is the literacy rate in Chiutaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chiutaha is 35.42%. Male literacy is 44.69% and female literacy is 25.86%.