Shrikhandi Bhittha

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{{short description|Village in Bihar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2021}}{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Sursand]]
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{{Short description|Small Town in Sitamarhi,Bihar}}
'''Shrikhandi Bhittha''' or '''Bhitthamore''' is an Indian village in the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]] region of [[Bihar]], situated near the Indo-Nepal border, on the banks of the perennial [[Ratnawati River|Ratnawati]] (Raato) river.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Mythological significance drives Nepal bus route - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mythological-significance-drives-nepal-bus-route/articleshow/64130617.cms|access-date=2021-01-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== 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 (India)|National Highway 104]] passes through Bhitthamore. Thus it is a gateway to [[Janakpur]], Nepal and parts of Sitamarhi & [[Madhubani district|Madhubani]] along the border side.<ref name=":0" />

== Festivals ==
The major festival of this area is [[Chhath]] [[Puja (Hinduism)|Puja]] in which people offer prayers to Lord Sun. [[Holi]], [[Diwali]], [[Vijayadashami|Dussehra]], [[Makar Sankranti]], [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Christmas]] are celebrated.<ref>{{Cite web|title=छह दिवसीय महावीरी झंडा हर्षोल्लास के साथ संपन्न|url=https://m.jagran.com/bihar/sitamarhi-17011054.html|access-date=2021-01-26|website=m.jagran.com|language=hi}}</ref>

== 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 <ref>{{Cite web|title=उच्च विद्यालय श्रीखण्डी भिट्ठा, High School Srikhandi Bhittha. Bhitthamore Chowk, Sitamarhi (2021)|url=https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/IN/Sitamarhi/347865895298904/%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9A-%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%AF-%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A3%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A0%E0%A4%BE|access-date=2021-01-06|website=www.schoolandcollegelistings.com}}</ref>
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*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 economics|agricultural economy]]. over the past few years it has shown steady economic growth, this is mainly due to the [[India–Nepal relations|international border]], modernization, changing lifestyles and technical advancement in various fields.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-08|title=Nepal objects to road-repair work near border in Bihar’s Sitamarhi, leaves officials surprised|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nepal-objects-to-road-repair-work-near-border-in-bihar-s-sitamarhi-leaves-officials-surprised/story-s8KUdbMawvMw3eCMO52tjM.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

Due to its growing economy, growing demand, improved connectivity & infrastructure, it has become a known centre for [[Trade|trade & commerce]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=सीतामढ़ी के भिठ्ठामोड़ में भारत-नेपाल सीमा के नो-मेंस लैंड पर बनेगा इंटीग्रेटेड चेकपोस्ट|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/story-bihar-second-integrated-check-post-will-built-on-no-mans-land-near-nepal-border-in-bhittamore-of-sitamarhi-3344849.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Hindustan|language=hindi}}</ref>

The village contains a market place named '''[[Bhitthamore]]'''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=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|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/ifsccode/bank-bank-of-india,state-bihar,district-bhitha-more-distt-sitamarhi.cms|access-date=2021-01-06|website=The Economic Times}}</ref>

== Transportation ==
Regular bus services are available to various locations in Bihar, with connections to other locations throughout the region. The nearest Nepali airport is {{convert|18|km|mi}} away, at [[Janakpur Airport|Janakpur]]; in India, the nearest airport is [[Darbhanga Airport]], {{convert|76|km|mi}} away.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ltd|first=rome2rio Pty|title=Patna to Janakpur - 3 ways to travel via train, and car|url=https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Patna/Janakpur|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Rome2rio|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=75.0 Km {{!}} Distance from Bhittamore To Darbhanga {{!}} CityMeter.net|url=https://citymeter.net/distance-between-Bhittamore-and-Darbhanga-1146099122|access-date=2021-01-07|website=citymeter.net}}</ref>

The [[Sitamarhi-Bhitthamore Road]] is important for religious reasons as it connects [[Janakpur]], which houses a 200-year-old [[Janaki Mandir|Janki Temple]] with Sitamarhi—considered to be the birthplace of [[Sita|Goddess Sita]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ltd|first=rome2rio Pty|title=Patna to Janakpur - 3 ways to travel via train, and car|url=https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Patna/Janakpur|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Rome2rio|language=en}}</ref>

[[National Highway 227]] (Old NH-104) passes through Bhitthamore. Thus it is a gateway to [[Janakpur]], [[Sitamarhi|Nepal]] and parts of [[Sitamarhi district|Sitamarhi]] & [[Madhubani district|Madhubani]] along the border side.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 26, 2016|first=Rohit Kumar|last=Singh|title=Bihar: Angry villagers start farming on NH-104 to protest against bad roads|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/angry-locals-start-farming-on-nh-104-to-protest-against-bad-roads-331412-2016-07-26|access-date=2021-01-07|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

== Health ==
Shrikhandi Bhittha Primary Health Center (Hindi: प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केन्द्र, श्रीखंडी भिट्ठा) <ref>{{Cite web|title=Health Centers in Srikhandi Bhitha, Sursand, Sitamarhi, Bihar|url=https://www.aarogya.us/hospitals/health-centers-in-srikhandi-bhitha-sitamarhi-bihar|access-date=2021-01-06|website=aarogya.us|language=en}}</ref>

== Landmark ==
Pani Tanki,(Hindi: पानी टंकी)

Maa Bhagwati sthal (Hindi: मां भगवती स्थल)

Mahavir sthan (Hindi: महावीर स्थान)

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== References ==

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== External links ==
* https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/local-communities-take-ownership-flood-early-warning-system
*[https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1hc37trgm&hl=en-IN&q=Bhittamore&kgs=7be240f3078b4d6b&shndl=0&source=sh/x/kp/osrp&entrypoint=sh/x/kp/osrp https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1hc37trgm&hl=en-IN&q=Bhitthamore&kgs=7be240f3078b4d6b&shndl=0&source=sh/x/kp/osrp&entrypoint=sh/x/kp/osrp]

[[Category:Places in the Ramayana]]
[[Category:Villages in Sitamarhi district]]
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Sitamarhi district]]

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