Bithni - Dawath, Rohtas

Bithni is a village situated in the Dawath subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dawath and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Sahi Naun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bithni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bithni is 251041. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.7 hectares and falls under the 802226 pincode. Koath is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bithni

As per Census 2011, Bithni village has a total population of 447 people, consisting of 228 males and 219 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population447228219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663531
Scheduled Castes (SC)914942
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562828
Literate Population310174136
Illiterate Population1375483

Nearby Villages of Bithni

Bithni 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)
KamdhanwanEast0.65 km
ChorantiNorth0.73 km
ArthuWest1.14 km
KharantiNorth1.35 km
ChhitniSouth-East1.52 km
Basedeo DehriSouth-West1.58 km
ParariaEast1.62 km
JamsonaNorth-East1.79 km
BahrarNorth-West1.94 km
MadhukarpurSouth-West2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bithni

Bithni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 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 Koath to Bithni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Bithni is about 40 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 Bithni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bithni

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bithni 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 Bithni

Where is Bithni located?

Bithni village is located in Dawath Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bithni?

The Gram Panchayat of Bithni is Sahi Naun.

What is the pincode of Bithni?

The pincode of Bithni is 802226.

What is the population of Bithni?

Bithni has a total population of 447, including 228 males and 219 females.

How many households are there in Bithni?

There are 82 households in Bithni.

What is the literacy rate in Bithni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bithni is 69.35%. Male literacy is 76.32% and female literacy is 62.10%.