Bairia - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Bairia is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Khaniabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairia is 222229. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bairia

According to the 2011 Census, Bairia village had a total population of 2,320 people, including 1,154 males and 1,166 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.28%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairia

Bairia 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 Bairia

Public transport in the Bairia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Bairia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Bairia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairia

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

Health Facilities in Bairia

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

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