Tarni - Pothia, Kishanganj

Tarni is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Doobanochi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarni is 222511. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.85 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tarni

As per Census 2011, Tarni village has a total population of 3,007 people, consisting of 1,573 males and 1,434 females. The village has 606 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 648 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,314 literate and 1,693 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 285 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarni

Tarni 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 Tarni

Tarni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangurjan, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Tarni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Tarni 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 Tarni

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

Health Facilities in Tarni

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

FAQs about Tarni