Musaldenga - Pothia, Kishanganj

Musaldenga 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Mirjapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musaldenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musaldenga is 222536. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.69 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Musaldenga

As per Census 2011, Musaldenga village has a total population of 1,172 people, consisting of 579 males and 593 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Musaldenga

Musaldenga 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 Musaldenga

Musaldenga 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 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Musaldenga is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Musaldenga is about 40 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 Musaldenga

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

Health Facilities in Musaldenga

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

FAQs about Musaldenga