Bhatni village, Bochaha block | Pincode 843103

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Bhatni is a village in Bochaha mandal, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, with a population of 1,199 across 194 households. The village has a literacy rate of 49.4% and is located at 25.920°N, 86.736°E with PIN code 843103.

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LGD code: 228940
Pincode: 843103
Post office: Bochaha
Population: 1,199
Households: 194
Literacy rate: 49.4%
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 632
Distance to district centre: 75 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Patna: 164 km
Distance to Kolkata: 407 km
Nearest railway station: Methai · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: JB Singh Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhatni compares

By population, Bhatni ranks #67 of 134 villages in Bochaha mandal.

Literacy rate

49.4%

+4.8% vs mandal average

Bhatni: 49.4%
Bochaha mandal: 44.6%
Muzaffarpur district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

879

−19 vs mandal average

Bhatni: 879
Bochaha mandal: 898

Household size

people per home

6.2

+1.4 vs mandal average

Bhatni: 6.2
Bochaha mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bhatni at a glance

Bhatni is a village of 1,199 people in 194 households (Census 2011) in Bochaha block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, the 67th-largest of 134 villages in Bochaha block. Literacy is 49%, 5 points above the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 879 women per 1,000 men. It lies 75 km from the Muzaffarpur district centre, 3 km from Sahugarh, the nearest town, 2 km from Methai railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 843103, served by Bochaha post office; the LGD village code is 228940. The nearest hospital or health centre is JB Singh Hospital, 5 km away. The village votes in Madhepura assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandra Shekhar. The population is estimated at 1,414 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhatni · this village	1,199	49%	—
Bhutan · Bochaha	3,784	44%	0 km N
Mahuli · Bochaha	—	—	1.7 km SW
Mathahi · Chenari	539	75%	1.7 km SW
Gorhiari · Ghoswari	548	56%	2.2 km N
Gorhiari · Morwa	1,732	48%	2.2 km N
Lohsari · Bochaha	2,471	47%	2.2 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhatni

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MUZAFFARPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Lohsari
Total area (ha): 35
Irrigated area (ha): 26
Forest area (ha): 0.5

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bhatni

LGD code: 228940
Pincode: 843103
Post office: Bochaha
Population (Census 2011): 1,199
Population (projected 2026): 1,414
Households: 194
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 879
Literacy rate: 49.4%
Coordinates: 25.92035°N, 86.73637°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Block / Mandal: Bochaha

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Muzaffarpur district level

Then & Now

Bhatni — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,199

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,414

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

194

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

229

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,199Census 2011
Households: 194Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2292026 projection
Active job cards: 3,15,489MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,62,296MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 685NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Muzaffarpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Muzaffarpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Muzaffarpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Bhatni

Mandal centre

Bochaha · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Muzaffarpur · ≈ 75 km

≈ 2 h 33 min by car · 3 h 2 min by bike

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Nearest town · 19,659 people

Sahugarh · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna164 kmcapital
Kolkata407 km
Delhi988 km
Hyderabad1275 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMethai2 km
Bus stopBus Stand4 km
Hospital / PHCJB Singh Hospital5 km
ATM / bankgramin bank2 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump3 km
CollegeMadhepura College5 km
Police stationMadhepura Town Police Station6 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Bhatni

1 Temple, 1 Mosque mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Hanuman MandirTemple2.0 km ↗
🕌Madni Jama MusjidMosque4.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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Bihar plans nine jaggery units in Muzaffarpur to support sugarcane farmers

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News from Muzaffarpur & Bihar

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Bihar plans nine jaggery units in Muzaffarpur to support sugarcane farmers
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Hindustan Times2 days ago

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People often ask about Bhatni

What is the pincode of Bhatni?

The pincode of Bhatni, Bochaha block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar is 843103. The post office is Bochaha.

Which post office delivers to Bhatni?

Mail for Bhatni is delivered through Bochaha post office, pincode 843103, in Bochaha block, Muzaffarpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhatni located?

Bhatni is a village in Bochaha block of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bhatni as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhatni village has a population of 1,199 across 194 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhatni in?

Bhatni falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhatni in?

Bhatni falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatni?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhatni village is 49.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhatni?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhatni village is 879 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhatni?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhatni, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bhatni from Muzaffarpur district centre?

Bhatni is approximately 75 km (straight-line) from the centre of Muzaffarpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhatni?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhatni village is 228940.

Which is the nearest town to Bhatni?

Sahugarh (population 19,659, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Bhatni in a straight line.

How big is Bhatni compared to other villages in Bochaha block?

Bhatni ranks 67 of 134 villages in Bochaha block by Census 2011 population (1,199 residents).

How far is Bhatni from Patna?

Bhatni is about 164 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 213 km.

How far is Bhatni from Kolkata?

Bhatni is about 407 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 529 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhatni?

Methai is the nearest railway station to Bhatni, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhatni?

Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Bhatni, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhatni?

JB Singh Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhatni, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhatni?

gramin bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhatni, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhatni?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Bhatni, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhatni?

Bhatni falls under Madhepura assembly constituency (AC 73). The sitting MLA is Chandra Shekhar (RJD).

Who is the MP for Bhatni?

Bhatni is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Bhatni in 2026?

Bhatni is estimated at 1,414 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,199 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhatni in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Bhatni in Muzaffarpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)