Charkhakati - Pothia, Kishanganj

Charkhakati 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Udgara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charkhakati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charkhakati is 222581. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.33 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Charkhakati

As per Census 2011, Charkhakati village has a total population of 634 people, consisting of 298 males and 336 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,127 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Charkhakati

Charkhakati 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 Charkhakati

Charkhakati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Charkhakati is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Charkhakati is about 40 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 Charkhakati

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

Health Facilities in Charkhakati

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

FAQs about Charkhakati