Bhitauli - Darauli, Siwan

Bhitauli is a village situated in the Darauli subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darauli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Kumhati Bhitauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitauli is 232289. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 841235 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bhitauli

As per Census 2011, Bhitauli village has a total population of 2,784 people, consisting of 1,367 males and 1,417 females. The village has 476 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 484 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,555 literate and 1,229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 497 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7841,3671,417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)484256228
Scheduled Castes (SC)497253244
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1647787
Literate Population1,555889666
Illiterate Population1,229478751

Nearby Villages of Bhitauli

Bhitauli 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)
KumhtiEast1.23 km
SareaWest1.38 km
SonbarsaSouth-East1.42 km
KasihariNorth1.65 km
BharsandaSouth-East2.06 km
AgsaraSouth2.13 km
AmarpurSouth-West2.14 km
KhorWest2.21 km
MahpalwaSouth-East2.32 km
GangpaliaNorth2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhitauli

Bhitauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Bhitauli is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Bhitauli 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 Bhitauli

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhitauli

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

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

FAQs about Bhitauli

Where is Bhitauli located?

Bhitauli village is located in Darauli Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhitauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhitauli is Kumhati Bhitauli.

What is the pincode of Bhitauli?

The pincode of Bhitauli is 841235.

What is the population of Bhitauli?

Bhitauli has a total population of 2,784, including 1,367 males and 1,417 females.

How many households are there in Bhitauli?

There are 476 households in Bhitauli.

What is the literacy rate in Bhitauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhitauli is 55.85%. Male literacy is 65.03% and female literacy is 47.00%.