Koimari - Pothia, Kishanganj

Koimari is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Kusiyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koimari is 222555. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.09 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Koimari

According to the 2011 Census, Koimari village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 578 males and 540 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.34%, with male literacy at 64.72% and female literacy at 42.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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 Population1,118578540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)242116126
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)864244
Literate Population476299177
Illiterate Population642279363

Nearby Villages of Koimari

Koimari 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)
Kalupatha Urf KoimariNorth-West0.77 km
Nimlagao MilikSouth-West0.91 km
Jogi GachhSouth-East1.46 km
GorukhalNorth-East1.79 km
BagraniWest1.92 km
MangurjanNorth-East1.96 km
PanbaraSouth2.21 km
Dhangi PokharSouth-West2.36 km
KusiyariSouth-West2.43 km
MirzapurWest2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koimari

Koimari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Koimari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Koimari is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koimari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Koimari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Koimari

Where is Koimari located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Koimari?

The Gram Panchayat of Koimari is Kusiyari.

What is the pincode of Koimari?

The pincode of Koimari is 855117.

What is the population of Koimari?

Koimari had a total population of 1,118, including 578 males and 540 females.

How many households are there in Koimari?

Koimari had 229 households.

What is the literacy rate in Koimari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koimari was 54.34%. Male literacy was 64.72% and female literacy was 42.75%.