Bhodsa - Ekma, Saran

Bhodsa is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Panchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhodsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhodsa is 233310. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 841204 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bhodsa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhodsa village had a total population of 2,941 people, including 1,546 males and 1,395 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.00%, with male literacy at 83.22% and female literacy at 51.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhodsa

Bhodsa 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 Bhodsa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhodsa. The nearest railway station is Mahendranath, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Bhodsa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Bhodsa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhodsa

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

Health Facilities in Bhodsa

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

FAQs about Bhodsa