Sukhirampur - Forbesganj, Araria

Sukhirampur is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Haripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhirampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhirampur is 221545. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sukhirampur

As per Census 2011, Sukhirampur village has a total population of 894 people, consisting of 436 males and 458 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 131 literate and 763 illiterate residents. Additionally, 752 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sukhirampur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population894436458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)285136149
Scheduled Castes (SC)752366386
Literate Population1316566
Illiterate Population763371392

Nearby Villages of Sukhirampur

Sukhirampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DakripurEast0.74 km
DakWest1.06 km
EidgahEast1.99 km
HaripurNorth-West2.09 km
MusahariSouth2.12 km
BishunpurNorth-East2.34 km
SukhiSouth-East2.50 km
SirsiaEast3.34 km
DholbajaNorth-East3.36 km
ParwahaWest4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sukhirampur

Sukhirampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gogipothia Halt, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Sukhirampur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Sukhirampur is about 26 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 Sukhirampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sukhirampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sukhirampur

Where is Sukhirampur located?

Sukhirampur village is located in Forbesganj Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sukhirampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sukhirampur is Haripur.

What is the pincode of Sukhirampur?

The pincode of Sukhirampur is 854318.

What is the population of Sukhirampur?

Sukhirampur has a total population of 894, including 436 males and 458 females.

How many households are there in Sukhirampur?

There are 194 households in Sukhirampur.

What is the literacy rate in Sukhirampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukhirampur is 14.65%. Male literacy is 14.91% and female literacy is 14.41%.