Tulshia - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Tulshia 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 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Gua Bari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulshia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulshia is 222678. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tulshia

As per Census 2011, Tulshia village has a total population of 1,429 people, consisting of 728 males and 701 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 908 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 144 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,429728701
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316168148
Scheduled Castes (SC)21129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1447668
Literate Population521288233
Illiterate Population908440468

Nearby Villages of Tulshia

Tulshia 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)
Pipra GachhNorth-East0.82 km
GargaonEast1.81 km
TulshiaNorth-West1.93 km
GuabariSouth2.03 km
SamesarSouth2.11 km
DuadangiNorth-East2.20 km
BirniaWest3.54 km
MustalaganjWest3.69 km
Deotar BirniaSouth-West3.69 km
IkraEast3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulshia

Tulshia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panjipara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Tulshia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Tulshia is about 35 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 Tulshia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tulshia 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 Tulshia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tulshia

Where is Tulshia located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Tulshia?

The Gram Panchayat of Tulshia is Gua Bari.

What is the pincode of Tulshia?

The pincode of Tulshia is 855101.

What is the population of Tulshia?

Tulshia has a total population of 1,429, including 728 males and 701 females.

How many households are there in Tulshia?

There are 285 households in Tulshia.

What is the literacy rate in Tulshia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulshia is 36.46%. Male literacy is 39.56% and female literacy is 33.24%.