Atgachhiya - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Atgachhiya is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Athgachhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atgachhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atgachhiya is 222366. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Atgachhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Atgachhiya village had a total population of 3,275 people, including 1,652 males and 1,623 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.57%, with male literacy at 54.86% and female literacy at 38.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Atgachhiya

Atgachhiya 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 Atgachhiya

Atgachhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Atgachhiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Atgachhiya is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atgachhiya

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

Health Facilities in Atgachhiya

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

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