Sukhban - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Sukhban is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mangalpur Awsani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhban is 216131. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.4 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sukhban 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 Sukhban

As per Census 2011, Sukhban village has a total population of 1,857 people, consisting of 1,004 males and 853 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 806 literate and 1,051 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhban

Sukhban 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 Sukhban

Sukhban is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Sukhban is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sukhban is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhban

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

Health Facilities in Sukhban

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

FAQs about Sukhban