Bhelagachhi - Pothia, Kishanganj

Bhelagachhi is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Fala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelagachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelagachhi is 222516. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhelagachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelagachhi village had a total population of 393 people, including 218 males and 175 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 803 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.99%, with male literacy at 83.68% and female literacy at 68.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelagachhi

Bhelagachhi 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 Bhelagachhi

Bhelagachhi 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 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Bhelagachhi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Bhelagachhi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelagachhi

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

Health Facilities in Bhelagachhi

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

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