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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Garbhanadenga village has a total population of 2,141 people, consisting of 1,101 males and 1,040 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 441 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 922 literate and 1,219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1411,1011,040
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441213228
Scheduled Castes (SC)229114115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734033
Literate Population922552370
Illiterate Population1,219549670

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Talwar BandhaNorth-East0.91 km
Dargah AliganjSouth-East1.04 km
GarumaraWest1.39 km
MaldangiSouth-West1.88 km
KoiaNorth-East1.96 km
IchmariSouth-West2.01 km
BarbhangNorth2.13 km
DeramariSouth-East2.28 km
AtgachhiyaSouth2.37 km
HublidengaWest2.92 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Garbhanadenga

Where is Garbhanadenga located?

Garbhanadenga village is located in Dighalbank Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garbhanadenga?

The Gram Panchayat of Garbhanadenga is Karuwamani.

What is the pincode of Garbhanadenga?

The pincode of Garbhanadenga is 855108.

What is the population of Garbhanadenga?

Garbhanadenga has a total population of 2,141, including 1,101 males and 1,040 females.

How many households are there in Garbhanadenga?

There are 453 households in Garbhanadenga.

What is the literacy rate in Garbhanadenga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garbhanadenga is 43.06%. Male literacy is 50.14% and female literacy is 35.58%.