Barijan Durgapur - Kochadhamin, Kishanganj

Barijan Durgapur is a village situated in the Kochadhamin subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochadhamin and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Barizan Pothimari Zagir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barijan Durgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barijan Durgapur is 222863. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 855115 pincode. Kishanganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Barijan Durgapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barijan Durgapur

According to the 2011 Census, Barijan Durgapur village had a total population of 1,435 people, including 771 males and 664 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.82%, with male literacy at 55.02% and female literacy at 37.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Barijan Durgapur

Barijan Durgapur 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 Barijan Durgapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barijan Durgapur. The nearest railway station is Tauheed, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishanganj to Barijan Durgapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barijan Durgapur

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

Health Facilities in Barijan Durgapur

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

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