Gargaon - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Gargaon is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Baigna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gargaon is 222278. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Gargaon village had a total population of 666 people, including 340 males and 326 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.39%, with male literacy at 65.93% and female literacy at 40.81%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gargaon

Gargaon 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 Gargaon

Gargaon 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 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Gargaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Gargaon 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 Gargaon

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

Health Facilities in Gargaon

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

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