Pandarkhap - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Pandarkhap 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 95 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Devariya Taruanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandarkhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandarkhap is 216065. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.9 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pandarkhap 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 Pandarkhap

According to the 2011 Census, Pandarkhap village had a total population of 952 people, including 458 males and 494 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.52%, with male literacy at 45.80% and female literacy at 34.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 714.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandarkhap

Pandarkhap 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 Pandarkhap

Pandarkhap is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Pandarkhap is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pandarkhap is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandarkhap

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

Health Facilities in Pandarkhap

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

FAQs about Pandarkhap