Goiti - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Goiti is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Borwal Narwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goiti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goiti is 216132. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.1 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Goiti 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 Goiti

According to the 2011 Census, Goiti village had a total population of 1,495 people, including 777 males and 718 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.98%, with male literacy at 68.87% and female literacy at 46.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,495777718
Child Population (0–6 yrs)317173144
Scheduled Castes (SC)1106050
Scheduled Tribes (ST)963
Literate Population683416267
Illiterate Population812361451

Nearby Villages of Goiti

Goiti 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)
AmadihNorth1.16 km
NipaniaEast1.62 km
BarwalNorth-East1.72 km
PipariEast1.89 km
PokharbhindaSouth-West2.04 km
BansganwNorth2.23 km
SakhuiNorth-East2.25 km
DhandhiSouth-East2.59 km
Pokhar BhindaSouth-East2.63 km
SukhbanSouth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goiti

Goiti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 63.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Goiti is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Goiti is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goiti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Goiti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Goiti

Where is Goiti located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Goiti?

The Gram Panchayat of Goiti is Borwal Narwal.

What is the pincode of Goiti?

The pincode of Goiti is 845105.

What is the population of Goiti?

Goiti had a total population of 1,495, including 777 males and 718 females.

How many households are there in Goiti?

Goiti had 299 households.

What is the literacy rate in Goiti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goiti was 57.98%. Male literacy was 68.87% and female literacy was 46.52%.