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 Ratnawadi (Raato) river. 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. 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. Education. This is the educational hub of the area. There are many private as well as government-run schools. 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. Due to its growing economy, growing demand, improved connectivity & infrastructure, it has become a known centre for trade & commerce. The village contains a market place named Bhitthamore. Transportation. Regular bus services is 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 (Old NH-104) passes through Bhitthamore. Thus it is a gateway to Janakpur, Nepal and parts of Sitamarhi & Madhubani along the border side. Health. Shrikhandi Bhittha Primary Health Center (Hindi: प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केन्द्र, श्रीखंडी भिट्ठा) Landmark. Pani  Tanki,(Hindi: पानी टंकी) Maa Bhagwati sthal (Hindi: मां भगवती स्थल) Mahavir sthan (Hindi: महावीर स्थान)