Dahibhat - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Dahibhat is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Haatgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahibhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahibhat is 222220. The village covers a total geographical area of 431 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dahibhat

According to the 2011 Census, Dahibhat village had a total population of 4,594 people, including 2,324 males and 2,270 females, living in 944 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.58%, with male literacy at 70.81% and female literacy at 49.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahibhat

Dahibhat 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 Dahibhat

Dahibhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Dahibhat is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dahibhat is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahibhat

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

Health Facilities in Dahibhat

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

FAQs about Dahibhat