Kurhaila - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Kurhaila is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Jhiljhili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurhaila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurhaila is 222755. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kurhaila

As per Census 2011, Kurhaila village has a total population of 926 people, consisting of 484 males and 442 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 405 literate and 521 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 241 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurhaila

Kurhaila 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 Kurhaila

Public transport in the Kurhaila is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tauheed, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra 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 Bahadurganj to Kurhaila is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Kurhaila is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurhaila

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

Health Facilities in Kurhaila

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

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