Dewtaha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Dewtaha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mahuawa Katharwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewtaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewtaha is 216023. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 845107 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Dewtaha 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 Dewtaha

According to the 2011 Census, Dewtaha village had a total population of 877 people, including 432 males and 445 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.87%, with male literacy at 89.57% and female literacy at 74.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 868.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewtaha

Dewtaha 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 Dewtaha

Dewtaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Dewtaha is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dewtaha is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewtaha

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

Health Facilities in Dewtaha

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

FAQs about Dewtaha