Barapokhar - Pothia, Kishanganj

Barapokhar is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Fala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapokhar is 222521. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.43 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Barapokhar

As per Census 2011, Barapokhar village has a total population of 1,593 people, consisting of 870 males and 723 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 951 literate and 642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barapokhar

Barapokhar 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 Barapokhar

Barapokhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Barapokhar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Barapokhar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapokhar

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

Health Facilities in Barapokhar

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

FAQs about Barapokhar