Chichora - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Chichora is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Khaniabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chichora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichora is 222230. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Chichora

According to the 2011 Census, Chichora village had a total population of 1,198 people, including 633 males and 565 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 75.79% and female literacy at 51.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Chichora

Chichora 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 Chichora

Chichora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Chichora is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Chichora 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 Chichora

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

Health Facilities in Chichora

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

FAQs about Chichora