Garbhanadenga - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Garbhanadenga 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 47 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Karuwamani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garbhanadenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garbhanadenga is 222342. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Garbhanadenga

According to the 2011 Census, Garbhanadenga village had a total population of 2,141 people, including 1,101 males and 1,040 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.24%, with male literacy at 62.16% and female literacy at 45.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Garbhanadenga

Garbhanadenga 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 Garbhanadenga

Garbhanadenga 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 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Garbhanadenga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Garbhanadenga is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garbhanadenga

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

Health Facilities in Garbhanadenga

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

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