Kiratpur - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Kiratpur is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bangra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiratpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiratpur is 231190. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kiratpur

As per Census 2011, Kiratpur village has a total population of 1,940 people, consisting of 1,010 males and 930 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,116 literate and 824 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiratpur

Kiratpur 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 Kiratpur

Kiratpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alehpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Kiratpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kiratpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiratpur

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

Health Facilities in Kiratpur

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

FAQs about Kiratpur