Bhanghi - Narpatganj, Araria

Bhanghi is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Bhangahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanghi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanghi is 221515. The village covers a total geographical area of 1555 hectares and falls under the 854316 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhanghi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanghi village had a total population of 10,747 people, including 5,546 males and 5,201 females, living in 2,009 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.64%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 48.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,412, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanghi

Bhanghi 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 Bhanghi

Bhanghi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathnaha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Bhanghi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Bhanghi is about 50 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 Bhanghi

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

Health Facilities in Bhanghi

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

FAQs about Bhanghi