Chilhania - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Chilhania is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Chilahnia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilhania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilhania is 222270. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Chilhania

According to the 2011 Census, Chilhania village had a total population of 1,990 people, including 1,030 males and 960 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.70%, with male literacy at 70.14% and female literacy at 44.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilhania

Chilhania 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 Chilhania

Chilhania is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Chilhania is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Chilhania is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilhania

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

Health Facilities in Chilhania

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

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