Galgalia - Pothia, Kishanganj

Galgalia is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Budhnai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galgalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galgalia is 222597. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Galgalia

As per Census 2011, Galgalia village has a total population of 2,420 people, consisting of 1,230 males and 1,190 females. The village has 473 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 618 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,034 literate and 1,386 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galgalia

Galgalia 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 Galgalia

Galgalia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Galgalia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Galgalia is about 35 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 Galgalia

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

Health Facilities in Galgalia

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

FAQs about Galgalia