Coordinates: 26°37′46″N 85°46′11″E / 26.62944°N 85.76972°E / 26.62944; 85.76972

Shrikhandi Bhittha

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Bhitthamore (भिट्ठामोड़)
Village
Shrikhandi Bhittha (श्रीखंडी भिट्ठा)
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Indian Customs Bhitthamore , Maa Bhagwati Mandir
Bhitthamore (भिट्ठामोड़) is located in Bihar
Bhitthamore (भिट्ठामोड़)
Bhitthamore (भिट्ठामोड़)
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 26°37′46″N 85°46′11″E / 26.62944°N 85.76972°E / 26.62944; 85.76972
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictSitamarhi
BlockSursand
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Elevation
64 m (210 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total23,795
Language
 • OfficialMaithili, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30
PIN Code
843331
Telephone Code06228
Vehicle registrationBR-30

Shrikhandi Bhittha or Bhitthamore is an Indian village in the Mithila region of Bihar, situated near the Indo-Nepal border, on the banks of the perennial Ratnawadi (Raato) river.[1][2]

Geography[]

It has a Border checkpoint at the crossing to Malibara, Jaleshwar, Nepal. It is about 30 kilometres away from its district headquarters Sitamarhi. National Highway 104 passes through Bhitthamore. Thus it is a gateway to Janakpur, Nepal and parts of Sitamarhi & Madhubani along the border side.[1]

Festivals[]

The major festival of this area is Chhath Puja in which people offer prayers to Lord Sun. Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Makar Sankranti, Eid al-Fitr and Christmas are celebrated.[3]

Education[]

This is the educational hub of the area. There are many private as well as government-run schools.

  • Rajkiya Madhya Vidyalaya Shrikhandi Bhittha
  • Upgraded High School Bhittha Bazaar
  • Middle School "Kanya"
  • High School Shrikhandi Bhittha, Bhitthamore [4]
  • Saraswati Shishu Mandir
  • Delhi Public School
  • Top Infant Public School
  • Muskan Public School
  • Indian Public School

Economy[]

It is a developing urban area with a primarily agricultural economy. over the past few years it has shown steady economic growth, this is mainly due to the international border, modernization, changing lifestyles and technical advancement in various fields.[1]

Due to its growing economy, growing demand, improved connectivity & infrastructure, it has become a known centre for trade & commerce.[5]

The village contains a market place named Bhitthamore.[6]

Transportation[]

Regular bus services is available to various locations in Bihar, with connections to other locations throughout the region. The nearest Nepali airport is 18 kilometres (11 mi) away, at Janakpur; in India, the nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport, 76 kilometres (47 mi) away.[7][8]

The Sitamarhi-Bhitthamore Road is important for religious reasons as it connects Janakpur, which houses a 200-year-old Janki Temple with Sitamarhi—considered to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita.[9]

National Highway 227 (Old NH-104) passes through Bhitthamore. Thus it is a gateway to Janakpur, Nepal and parts of Sitamarhi & Madhubani along the border side.[10]

Health[]

Shrikhandi Bhittha Primary Health Center (Hindi: प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केन्द्र, श्रीखंडी भिट्ठा) [11]

Landmark[]

Pani Tanki,(Hindi: पानी टंकी)

Maa Bhagwati sthal (Hindi: मां भगवती स्थल)

Mahavir sthan (Hindi: महावीर स्थान)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Nepal objects to road-repair work near border in Bihar's Sitamarhi, leaves officials surprised". Hindustan Times. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Mythological significance drives Nepal bus route - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  3. ^ "छह दिवसीय महावीरी झंडा हर्षोल्लास के साथ संपन्���". m.jagran.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. ^ "उच्च विद्यालय श्रीखण्डी भिट्ठा, High School Srikhandi Bhittha. Bhitthamore Chowk, Sitamarhi (2021)". www.schoolandcollegelistings.com. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  5. ^ "सीतामढ़ी के भिठ्ठामोड़ में भारत-नेपाल सीमा के नो-मेंस लैंड पर बनेगा इंटीग्रेटेड चेकपोस्ट". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  6. ^ "BANK OF INDIA BHITHA MORE DISTT SITAMARHI IFSC Code: Find BANK OF INDIA BHITHA MORE DISTT SITAMARHI MICR Code, IFSC Code on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  7. ^ Ltd, rome2rio Pty. "Patna to Janakpur - 3 ways to travel via train, and car". Rome2rio. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  8. ^ "75.0 Km | Distance from Bhittamore To Darbhanga | CityMeter.net". citymeter.net. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  9. ^ Ltd, rome2rio Pty. "Patna to Janakpur - 3 ways to travel via train, and car". Rome2rio. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  10. ^ Singh, Rohit Kumar (26 July 2016). "Bihar: Angry villagers start farming on NH-104 to protest against bad roads". India Today. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Health Centers in Srikhandi Bhitha, Sursand, Sitamarhi, Bihar". aarogya.us. Retrieved 6 January 2021.

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