Biguia - Sugauli, Purbi Champaran

Biguia is a village situated in the Sugauli subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from Sugauli and around 33 km from Motihari. Mali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biguia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biguia is 217642. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 845456 pincode. Sugauli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Biguia

According to the 2011 Census, Biguia village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 574 males and 511 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.69%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 28.03%.

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 Population1,085574511
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241126115
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population335224111
Illiterate Population750350400

Nearby Villages of Biguia

Biguia 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)
Unwa BiritNorth-East1.79 km
BhawanipurSouth1.96 km
MaliNorth-West2.32 km
KaithwaliaWest2.48 km
MadhopurkaramwaNorth2.66 km
LediharNorth-East3.05 km
KhonraEast3.17 km
BaksaNorth-East3.23 km
Tola DharampurSouth3.26 km
RaghunathpurNorth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Biguia

Biguia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Semra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 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 Sugauli to Biguia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Biguia is about 33 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 Biguia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Biguia

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

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

FAQs about Biguia

Where is Biguia located?

Biguia village is located in Sugauli Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Biguia?

The Gram Panchayat of Biguia is Mali.

What is the pincode of Biguia?

The pincode of Biguia is 845456.

What is the population of Biguia?

Biguia had a total population of 1,085, including 574 males and 511 females.

How many households are there in Biguia?

Biguia had 222 households.

What is the literacy rate in Biguia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Biguia was 39.69%. Male literacy was 50.00% and female literacy was 28.03%.