Chechuabari - Pothia, Kishanganj

Chechuabari 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Kasba Kaliaganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chechuabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chechuabari is 222530. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.99 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chechuabari

According to the 2011 Census, Chechuabari village had a total population of 2,870 people, including 1,520 males and 1,350 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.41%, with male literacy at 63.46% and female literacy at 42.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8701,5201,350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522272250
Scheduled Castes (SC)387204183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,254792462
Illiterate Population1,616728888

Nearby Villages of Chechuabari

Chechuabari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TaiabpurNorth-West1.31 km
SaithabariWest1.54 km
HaldibariSouth-West1.83 km
KharnaNorth-West1.98 km
Kasba KaliaganjNorth2.02 km
Makhan PokharEast2.15 km
BhagkharnaNorth-West2.36 km
SarogoraSouth-East2.40 km
ShekhpuraSouth2.50 km
GalgaliaWest2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chechuabari

Chechuabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Chechuabari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Chechuabari 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 Chechuabari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chechuabari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chechuabari

Where is Chechuabari located?

Chechuabari village is located in Pothia Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chechuabari?

The Gram Panchayat of Chechuabari is Kasba Kaliaganj.

What is the pincode of Chechuabari?

The pincode of Chechuabari is 855101.

What is the population of Chechuabari?

Chechuabari had a total population of 2,870, including 1,520 males and 1,350 females.

How many households are there in Chechuabari?

Chechuabari had 562 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chechuabari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chechuabari was 53.41%. Male literacy was 63.46% and female literacy was 42.00%.