Udgara - Pothia, Kishanganj

Udgara is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Udgara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Udgara is 222586. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.75 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Udgara

According to the 2011 Census, Udgara village had a total population of 6,006 people, including 3,120 males and 2,886 females, living in 1,142 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.20%, with male literacy at 55.36% and female literacy at 38.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Udgara

Udgara 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 Udgara

Udgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Udgara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Udgara is about 35 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 Udgara

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

Health Facilities in Udgara

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

FAQs about Udgara