Shrikhandi Bhittha


Bhitthamore or Shrikhandi Bhittha is a significant human settlement in the Sitamarhi district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is located near the India–Nepal border, along the Ratnawati River, serving as a major transit and trade hub. The settlement is a key junction on National Highway 227 connecting it to its district headquarters Sitamarhi, as well as Janakpur and Jaynagar.The area hosts the Integrated Check Post Bhitthamore and is monitored by the Sashastra Seema Bal.

Geography

The village has a border checkpoint at the crossing to Malibara, Jaleshwar, Nepal. Bhitthamore is about 30 kilometres east of its district headquarters, Sitamarhi. National Highway 227 passes through Bhitthamore. It is a gateway to Janakpur, Nepal and parts of Sitamarhi and Madhubani along the border side.

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 also celebrated.

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
  • 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. It has experienced steady economic growth mainly due to the international border, modernization, changing lifestyles and technical advancement in various fields.
Due to its growing economy, growing demand, improved connectivity and infrastructure, it has become a centre for trade and commerce.
The village contains a market place named Bhitthamore.

Transportation

Regular bus services are available to various locations in Bihar, with connections to other locations throughout the region. The nearest Nepali airport is away, at Janakpur; in India, the nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport, away.
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.

National Highway 227 passes through Bhitthamore. It is a gateway to Janakpur, Nepal and parts of Sitamarhi and Madhubani along the border side. This road keeps on making headlines of news due to the floods and international border sharing with Nepal.

Health

Although Shrikhandi Bhittha Primary Health Center is available, many people travel to Sitamarhi for emergency situations.

Bhithamore Land Port

is located in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar along the international border between India and Nepal.

Landmark

Maa Bhagwati sthal
Krishneshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir
Mahavir sthan
Shalhesh sthan
Raato Bridge
Pani Tanki

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