Mangurjan - Pothia, Kishanganj

Mangurjan is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Gorukhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangurjan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangurjan is 222539. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.12 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Mangurjan

As per Census 2011, Mangurjan village has a total population of 371 people, consisting of 200 males and 171 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangurjan

Mangurjan 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 Mangurjan

Mangurjan 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 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Mangurjan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Mangurjan is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangurjan

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

Health Facilities in Mangurjan

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

FAQs about Mangurjan