Chhamtia - Pothia, Kishanganj

Chhamtia 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 30 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Sarogora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhamtia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhamtia is 222598. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chhamtia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhamtia village had a total population of 903 people, including 463 males and 440 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.03%, with male literacy at 58.71% and female literacy at 48.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhamtia

Chhamtia 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 Chhamtia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chhamtia. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Chhamtia

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

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