Barahkahunia - Pothia, Kishanganj

Barahkahunia is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Budhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahkahunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahkahunia is 222593. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.06 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barahkahunia

As per Census 2011, Barahkahunia village has a total population of 2,635 people, consisting of 1,344 males and 1,291 females. The village has 484 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 667 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,044 literate and 1,591 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 771 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barahkahunia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barahkahunia

Barahkahunia 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 Barahkahunia

Public transport in the Barahkahunia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Barahkahunia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Barahkahunia is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahkahunia

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

Health Facilities in Barahkahunia

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

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