Bhada - Harsidhi, Purbi Champaran

Bhada is a village situated in the Harsidhi subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from Harsidhi and around 22 km from Motihari. Bhada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhada is 218073. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.74 hectares and falls under the 845422 pincode. Areraj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bhada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhada village had a total population of 4,224 people, including 2,187 males and 2,037 females, living in 767 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.35%, with male literacy at 77.93% and female literacy at 58.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 925.

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 Population4,2242,1872,037
Child Population (0–6 yrs)783406377
Scheduled Castes (SC)925478447
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,3521,388964
Illiterate Population1,8727991,073

Nearby Villages of Bhada

Bhada 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)
JharwaEast1.13 km
PachbhirwaSouth1.97 km
Jaga PakarSouth-West1.98 km
WolhaNorth-East2.22 km
MurliSouth2.37 km
Pathan PattiNorth-East2.37 km
KhajuriyaWest2.59 km
Bishunpur NankarNorth2.60 km
Damo BirtiEast2.76 km
Mahtha TolaNorth-East3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhada

Bhada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jiwdhara, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Areraj to Bhada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Bhada is about 22 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 Bhada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhada

Where is Bhada located?

Bhada village is located in Harsidhi Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhada?

Bhada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhada?

The pincode of Bhada is 845422.

What is the population of Bhada?

Bhada had a total population of 4,224, including 2,187 males and 2,037 females.

How many households are there in Bhada?

Bhada had 767 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhada was 68.35%. Male literacy was 77.93% and female literacy was 58.07%.