Halda - Pothia, Kishanganj

Halda is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Udgara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halda is 222585. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.07 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Halda

According to the 2011 Census, Halda village had a total population of 606 people, including 306 males and 300 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.13%, with male literacy at 71.84% and female literacy at 38.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Halda

Halda 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 Halda

Public transport in the Halda 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 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Halda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Halda 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 Halda

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

Health Facilities in Halda

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

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