Chihunta - Bikram, Patna

Chihunta is a village situated in the Bikram subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikram and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Beni Bigha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chihunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chihunta is 245609. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 801104 pincode. Bikram is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chihunta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Chihunta

According to the 2011 Census, Chihunta village had a total population of 2,146 people, including 1,120 males and 1,026 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.02%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 532.

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

Nearby Villages of Chihunta

Chihunta 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 Chihunta

Chihunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Block Cabin Chakki, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikram to Chihunta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Chihunta is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chihunta

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

Health Facilities in Chihunta

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

FAQs about Chihunta