Piyakuri - Pothia, Kishanganj

Piyakuri is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Budhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piyakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piyakuri is 222591. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.19 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Piyakuri

According to the 2011 Census, Piyakuri village had a total population of 555 people, including 289 males and 266 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.16%, with male literacy at 45.74% and female literacy at 36.61%.

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

Nearby Villages of Piyakuri

Piyakuri 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 Piyakuri

Piyakuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Piyakuri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Piyakuri is about 37 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 Piyakuri

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

Health Facilities in Piyakuri

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

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