Doria - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Doria 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 64 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dhabeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doria is 222255. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Doria

According to the 2011 Census, Doria village had a total population of 1,847 people, including 936 males and 911 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.64%, with male literacy at 55.17% and female literacy at 33.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Doria

Doria 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 Doria

Public transport in the Doria 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 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Doria is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Doria is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doria

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

Health Facilities in Doria

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

FAQs about Doria