Fala - Pothia, Kishanganj

Fala is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Fala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fala is 222518. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.03 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Fala

As per Census 2011, Fala village has a total population of 2,847 people, consisting of 1,458 males and 1,389 females. The village has 625 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 609 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,450 literate and 1,397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fala

Fala 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 Fala

Fala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangurjan, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Fala is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Fala 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 Fala

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

Health Facilities in Fala

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

FAQs about Fala