Panbara - Pothia, Kishanganj

Panbara 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 42 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Kusiyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panbara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panbara is 222551. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.1 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Panbara

According to the 2011 Census, Panbara village had a total population of 1,328 people, including 702 males and 626 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.40%, with male literacy at 48.49% and female literacy at 33.05%.

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

Nearby Villages of Panbara

Panbara 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 Panbara

Panbara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Panbara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Panbara is about 42 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 Panbara

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

Health Facilities in Panbara

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

FAQs about Panbara