Bihta - Masaurhi, Patna

Bihta is a village situated in the Masaurhi subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masaurhi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Lakhnaur-bedauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihta is 245874. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 804452 pincode. Masauri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bihta

As per Census 2011, Bihta village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 366 males and 353 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population719366353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1839687
Scheduled Castes (SC)1658580
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population16210755
Illiterate Population557259298

Nearby Villages of Bihta

Bihta 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)
NarwanNorth-West1.41 km
IchipurSouth1.56 km
DumriNorth1.80 km
DeoriaSouth-East2.03 km
SoniawanWest2.15 km
JamuiSouth-West2.16 km
KeotaNorth2.20 km
SultanpurSouth2.28 km
RepuraWest2.32 km
MahabalipurNorth-West2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bihta

Bihta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhotaki Masaudhi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masauri to Bihta is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Bihta is about 38 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 Bihta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bihta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bihta

Where is Bihta located?

Bihta village is located in Masaurhi Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bihta?

The Gram Panchayat of Bihta is Lakhnaur-bedauli.

What is the pincode of Bihta?

The pincode of Bihta is 804452.

What is the population of Bihta?

Bihta has a total population of 719, including 366 males and 353 females.

How many households are there in Bihta?

There are 141 households in Bihta.

What is the literacy rate in Bihta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bihta is 22.53%. Male literacy is 29.23% and female literacy is 15.58%.