Bagrani - Pothia, Kishanganj

Bagrani is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Kusiyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagrani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagrani is 222567. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.34 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bagrani

According to the 2011 Census, Bagrani village had a total population of 1,435 people, including 759 males and 676 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.78%, with male literacy at 56.44% and female literacy at 48.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagrani

Bagrani 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 Bagrani

Bagrani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Bagrani is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Bagrani 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 Bagrani

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

Health Facilities in Bagrani

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

FAQs about Bagrani