Tirakharda - Forbesganj, Araria

Tirakharda is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Kusamaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tirakharda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tirakharda is 221627. The village covers a total geographical area of 32 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Tirakharda

According to the 2011 Census, Tirakharda village had a total population of 104 people, including 56 males and 48 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.44%, with male literacy at 60.87% and female literacy at 37.21%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1045648
Child Population (0–6 yrs)15105
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population442816
Illiterate Population602832

Nearby Villages of Tirakharda

Tirakharda 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)
PokhariaEast0.84 km
HathwaWest0.87 km
KusamahaSouth-East1.18 km
DamadighiWest1.59 km
AmgachhiSouth-East2.32 km
PipraSouth2.37 km
RamganjSouth-East2.72 km
NijkulhariaSouth-East3.14 km
Kulharia JagirSouth-East3.17 km
BaghuaWest3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tirakharda

Tirakharda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jogbani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Tirakharda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Tirakharda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tirakharda

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

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

Health Facilities in Tirakharda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tirakharda

Where is Tirakharda located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tirakharda?

The Gram Panchayat of Tirakharda is Kusamaha.

What is the pincode of Tirakharda?

The pincode of Tirakharda is 854318.

What is the population of Tirakharda?

Tirakharda had a total population of 104, including 56 males and 48 females.

How many households are there in Tirakharda?

Tirakharda had 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tirakharda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tirakharda was 49.44%. Male literacy was 60.87% and female literacy was 37.21%.