Talwar Bandha - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Talwar Bandha 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 49 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Athgachhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talwar Bandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talwar Bandha is 222359. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Talwar Bandha 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 Talwar Bandha

As per Census 2011, Talwar Bandha village has a total population of 1,198 people, consisting of 605 males and 593 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 477 literate and 721 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talwar Bandha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Talwar Bandha

Talwar Bandha 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 Talwar Bandha

Talwar Bandha 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 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Talwar Bandha is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Talwar Bandha is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talwar Bandha

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

Health Facilities in Talwar Bandha

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

FAQs about Talwar Bandha