Eidgah - Forbesganj, Araria

Eidgah is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Dhol Baja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eidgah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eidgah is 221548. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Eidgah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Eidgah

According to the 2011 Census, Eidgah village had a total population of 2,902 people, including 1,461 males and 1,441 females, living in 568 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.82%, with male literacy at 51.67% and female literacy at 35.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,161.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Eidgah

Eidgah is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Eidgah

Eidgah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gogipothia Halt, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Eidgah is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Eidgah is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eidgah

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Eidgah village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Eidgah

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Eidgah village are given below:

FAQs about Eidgah