Baigna - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Baigna is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Baigna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baigna is 222293. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Baigna

As per Census 2011, Baigna village has a total population of 2,379 people, consisting of 1,188 males and 1,191 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 486 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 974 literate and 1,405 illiterate residents. Additionally, 582 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baigna

Baigna 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 Baigna

Baigna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tauheed, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Baigna

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

FAQs about Baigna