Shoirgaon - Kursakatta, Araria

Shoirgaon is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Sourgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shoirgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shoirgaon is 221881. The village covers a total geographical area of 528 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shoirgaon

As per Census 2011, Shoirgaon village has a total population of 4,290 people, consisting of 2,293 males and 1,997 females. The village has 878 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 728 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,239 literate and 2,051 illiterate residents. Additionally, 722 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shoirgaon

Shoirgaon 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 Shoirgaon

Public transport in the Shoirgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simraha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Shoirgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Shoirgaon is about 35 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 Shoirgaon

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

Health Facilities in Shoirgaon

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

FAQs about Shoirgaon