Gamharia - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Gamharia is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Hawakol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamharia is 222264. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Gamharia

According to the 2011 Census, Gamharia village had a total population of 3,566 people, including 1,895 males and 1,671 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 60.45% and female literacy at 38.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamharia

Gamharia 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 Gamharia

Gamharia 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 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Gamharia is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Gamharia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamharia

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

Health Facilities in Gamharia

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

FAQs about Gamharia