Dharahia - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Dharahia is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jimari Nautanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharahia is 216077. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.9 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dharahia

According to the 2011 Census, Dharahia village had a total population of 2,243 people, including 1,160 males and 1,083 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.50%, with male literacy at 57.14% and female literacy at 29.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,070.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharahia

Dharahia 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 Dharahia

Dharahia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Dharahia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dharahia is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharahia

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

Health Facilities in Dharahia

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

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