Bijwar - Mahishi, Saharsa

Bijwar is a village situated in the Mahishi subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahishi and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Sirwar Birwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijwar is 226410. The village covers a total geographical area of 967 hectares and falls under the 852216 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bijwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simri bakhtiarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bijwar

As per Census 2011, Bijwar village has a total population of 2,626 people, consisting of 1,367 males and 1,259 females. The village has 462 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 553 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 717 literate and 1,909 illiterate residents. Additionally, 820 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijwar

Bijwar 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 Bijwar

Bijwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Parminiya Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Bijwar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijwar

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

Health Facilities in Bijwar

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

FAQs about Bijwar