Molnapara - Pothia, Kishanganj

Molnapara is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Tipijhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Molnapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Molnapara is 222582. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.16 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Molnapara

According to the 2011 Census, Molnapara village had a total population of 2,399 people, including 1,233 males and 1,166 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.29%, with male literacy at 55.27% and female literacy at 45.02%.

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 Population2,3991,2331,166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)480247233
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population965545420
Illiterate Population1,434688746

Nearby Villages of Molnapara

Molnapara 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)
CharkhakatiSouth1.26 km
DongraNorth1.48 km
HaldaSouth-West1.66 km
DhantolaWest1.72 km
UdgaraWest2.41 km
IluabariEast2.52 km
GhiagaonNorth-West2.59 km
ChilhamariNorth2.79 km
BanasiNorth-East2.80 km
Mangur JanNorth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Molnapara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Molnapara. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Molnapara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Molnapara is about 36 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 Molnapara

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

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

Health Facilities in Molnapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Molnapara

Where is Molnapara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Molnapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Molnapara is Tipijhari.

What is the pincode of Molnapara?

The pincode of Molnapara is 855117.

What is the population of Molnapara?

Molnapara had a total population of 2,399, including 1,233 males and 1,166 females.

How many households are there in Molnapara?

Molnapara had 468 households.

What is the literacy rate in Molnapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Molnapara was 50.29%. Male literacy was 55.27% and female literacy was 45.02%.