Bhorha - Kursakatta, Araria

Bhorha is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Lakshmi Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhorha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhorha is 221891. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhorha

As per Census 2011, Bhorha village has a total population of 1,854 people, consisting of 961 males and 893 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 741 literate and 1,113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhorha

Bhorha 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 Bhorha

Bhorha 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 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Bhorha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Bhorha is about 33 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 Bhorha

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

Health Facilities in Bhorha

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

FAQs about Bhorha