Ichmari - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Ichmari is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Athgachhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichmari is 222365. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ichmari 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 Ichmari

According to the 2011 Census, Ichmari village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 546 males and 546 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.66%, with male literacy at 44.95% and female literacy at 30.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichmari

Ichmari 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 Ichmari

Ichmari 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 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Ichmari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Ichmari is about 44 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 Ichmari

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

Health Facilities in Ichmari

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

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