Shahnagara - Kochadhamin, Kishanganj

Shahnagara is a village situated in the Kochadhamin subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochadhamin and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Bhagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shahnagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shahnagara is 222895. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.67 hectares and falls under the 855115 pincode. Kishanganj is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Shahnagara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Shahnagara

According to the 2011 Census, Shahnagara village had a total population of 2,406 people, including 1,247 males and 1,159 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.15%, with male literacy at 55.01% and female literacy at 38.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 983, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Shahnagara

Shahnagara 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 Shahnagara

Shahnagara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hatwar, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishanganj to Shahnagara is about 27 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 Shahnagara

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

Health Facilities in Shahnagara

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

FAQs about Shahnagara