Kandhaili - Narpatganj, Araria

Kandhaili is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Khabdah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhaili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhaili is 221521. The village covers a total geographical area of 543 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kandhaili

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhaili village had a total population of 5,012 people, including 2,655 males and 2,357 females, living in 1,029 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.95%, with male literacy at 68.12% and female literacy at 42.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhaili

Kandhaili 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 Kandhaili

Kandhaili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Kandhaili is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Kandhaili is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhaili

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

Health Facilities in Kandhaili

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

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