Garumara - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Garumara 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dhangadha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garumara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garumara is 222362. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Garumara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Garumara

As per Census 2011, Garumara village has a total population of 1,615 people, consisting of 828 males and 787 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 978 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garumara

Garumara 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 Garumara

Garumara 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 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Garumara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Garumara is about 45 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 Garumara

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

Health Facilities in Garumara

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

FAQs about Garumara