Bhithi - Baniapur, Saran

Bhithi is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhithi Sahabuddin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhithi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhithi is 233181. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhithi

As per Census 2011, Bhithi village has a total population of 2,956 people, consisting of 1,521 males and 1,435 females. The village has 493 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 522 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,555 literate and 1,401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9561,5211,435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522265257
Scheduled Castes (SC)416200216
Literate Population1,555981574
Illiterate Population1,401540861

Nearby Villages of Bhithi

Bhithi 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)
MachhagraSouth1.18 km
BhakuraSouth-East1.28 km
DewalkhaWest1.66 km
SuraudhaSouth-West1.89 km
DarwaEast2.01 km
Man PusauliNorth-East2.09 km
Datra PursauliNorth-East2.17 km
KhalispurSouth2.17 km
ChhitauniNorth-West2.48 km
DhanawnWest2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhithi

Bhithi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Chapra to Bhithi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Bhithi 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 Bhithi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhithi

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

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

FAQs about Bhithi

Where is Bhithi located?

Bhithi village is located in Baniapur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhithi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhithi is Bhithi Sahabuddin.

What is the pincode of Bhithi?

The pincode of Bhithi is 841411.

What is the population of Bhithi?

Bhithi has a total population of 2,956, including 1,521 males and 1,435 females.

How many households are there in Bhithi?

There are 493 households in Bhithi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhithi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhithi is 52.60%. Male literacy is 64.50% and female literacy is 40.00%.