Dargah Aliganj - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Dargah Aliganj is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dhangadha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dargah Aliganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dargah Aliganj is 222326. The village covers a total geographical area of 21 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Dargah Aliganj 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 Dargah Aliganj

According to the 2011 Census, Dargah Aliganj village had a total population of 107 people, including 57 males and 50 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.73%, with male literacy at 44.74% and female literacy at 34.29%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dargah Aliganj

Dargah Aliganj 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 Dargah Aliganj

Dargah Aliganj 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 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Dargah Aliganj is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dargah Aliganj is about 40 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 Dargah Aliganj

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

Health Facilities in Dargah Aliganj

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

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