Kahla - Barauli, Gopalganj

Kahla is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Kahla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahla is 231057. The village covers a total geographical area of 676 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kahla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kahla

According to the 2011 Census, Kahla village had a total population of 7,652 people, including 3,695 males and 3,957 females, living in 1,244 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.24%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 48.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,624, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahla

Kahla 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 Kahla

Kahla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Kahla is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kahla is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahla

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

Health Facilities in Kahla

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

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