Dak Pokhar - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Dak Pokhar 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 38 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dak Pokhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dak Pokhar is 222290. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dak Pokhar

As per Census 2011, Dak Pokhar village has a total population of 2,743 people, consisting of 1,418 males and 1,325 females. The village has 634 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 469 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,489 literate and 1,254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dak Pokhar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dak Pokhar

Dak Pokhar 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 Dak Pokhar

Dak Pokhar 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 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Dak Pokhar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dak Pokhar is about 38 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 Dak Pokhar

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

Health Facilities in Dak Pokhar

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

FAQs about Dak Pokhar