Kachar - Dumaria, Gaya

Kachar is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kachar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachar is 256155. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kachar

According to the 2011 Census, Kachar village had a total population of 3,834 people, including 1,977 males and 1,857 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.50%, with male literacy at 62.68% and female literacy at 43.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,438.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachar

Kachar 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 Kachar

Kachar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Kachar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Kachar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachar

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

Health Facilities in Kachar

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

FAQs about Kachar