Shrikhandi Bhittha

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 Ratnawati (Raato) river.[1][2][3]

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

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][4]

Festivals

The major festival of this area is Chhath Puja in which people offer prayers to Lord Sun. Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Makar Sankranti, and Eid al-Fitr are celebrated.[5]

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 [6]
  • 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.[7]

The village contains a market place named Bhitthamore.[8]

Transportation

Regular bus services are 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.[9][10]

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.[11]

NH227 signage board at Bhitthamore

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.[12]This road keeps on making headlines of news due to the floods & international border sharing with Nepal.[13]

Health

Although Shrikhandi Bhittha Primary Health Center (Hindi: प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केन्द्र, श्रीखंडी भिट्ठा) is available , still there is plenty of room to develop a Hospital as people bound to travel Sitamrhi for any emeregency situation. [14]

Landmark

Maa Bhagwati sthal (Hindi: मां भगवती स्थल)

Krishneshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir (कृष्णेस्वर नाथ महादेव मंदिर)

Mahavir sthan (Hindi: महावीर स्थान)

Shalhesh sthan (Hindi: शलहेस स्थान)

Raato Bridge (Hindi: रातो पुल)

Pani Tanki (Hindi: पानी टंकी)

Raato River

References
  1. "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. "Bhithamore Land Port | Land Ports Authority of India". lpai.gov.in. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  4. Anand, Keshav (10 August 2022). "Pakistani woman arrested at Indo-Nepal border for trying to enter India, boyfriend, accomplice also held". India Today. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  5. "छह दिवसीय महावीरी झंडा हर्षोल्लास के साथ संपन्न". m.jagran.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. "उच्च विद्यालय श्रीखण्डी भिट्ठा, High School Srikhandi Bhittha. Bhitthamore Chowk, Sitamarhi (2021)". www.schoolandcollegelistings.com. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  7. "सीतामढ़ी के भिठ्ठामोड़ में भारत-नेपाल सीमा के नो-मेंस लैंड पर बनेगा इंटीग्रेटेड चेकपोस्ट". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  8. "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.
  9. "Patna to Janakpur - 3 ways to travel via train, and car". Rome2rio. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  10. "75.0 Km | Distance from Bhittamore To Darbhanga | CityMeter.net". citymeter.net. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  11. "Patna to Janakpur - 3 ways to travel via train, and car". Rome2rio. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  12. 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.
  13. "Pakistani woman arrested for trying to enter India to see her boyfriend". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  14. "Health Centers in Srikhandi Bhitha, Sursand, Sitamarhi, Bihar". aarogya.us. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
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