Dhandhi - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Dhandhi is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Borwal Narwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhandhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandhi is 216150. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dhandhi 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 Dhandhi

As per Census 2011, Dhandhi village has a total population of 581 people, consisting of 302 males and 279 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandhi

Dhandhi 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 Dhandhi

Public transport in the Dhandhi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Dhandhi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhandhi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhandhi

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

Health Facilities in Dhandhi

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

FAQs about Dhandhi