Sarogora - Pothia, Kishanganj

Sarogora is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Sarogora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarogora is 222559. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.29 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Sarogora

According to the 2011 Census, Sarogora village had a total population of 3,042 people, including 1,566 males and 1,476 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.01%, with male literacy at 60.74% and female literacy at 40.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 910.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarogora

Sarogora 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 Sarogora

Sarogora 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 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Sarogora is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Sarogora is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarogora

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

Health Facilities in Sarogora

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

FAQs about Sarogora