Tharkachhpur - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Tharkachhpur is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Altabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharkachhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharkachhpur is 222745. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tharkachhpur

As per Census 2011, Tharkachhpur village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 229 males and 220 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 293 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population449229220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823448
Scheduled Castes (SC)1082
Literate Population293168125
Illiterate Population1566195

Nearby Villages of Tharkachhpur

Tharkachhpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhuplaNorth-West1.21 km
AltabariNorth-East2.14 km
BhadesarWest2.26 km
GangiEast2.88 km
BaradengaWest3.26 km
ChanuarNorth3.34 km
KanhaiabariSouth3.38 km
MahiyarpurSouth3.71 km
ChurakuttiSouth-East3.74 km
Dala MohiuddinpurNorth-East4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tharkachhpur

Tharkachhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kishanganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Tharkachhpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Tharkachhpur is about 32 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 Tharkachhpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tharkachhpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tharkachhpur

Where is Tharkachhpur located?

Tharkachhpur village is located in Bahadurganj Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tharkachhpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Tharkachhpur is Altabari.

What is the pincode of Tharkachhpur?

The pincode of Tharkachhpur is 855101.

What is the population of Tharkachhpur?

Tharkachhpur has a total population of 449, including 229 males and 220 females.

How many households are there in Tharkachhpur?

There are 94 households in Tharkachhpur.

What is the literacy rate in Tharkachhpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tharkachhpur is 65.26%. Male literacy is 73.36% and female literacy is 56.82%.