Gilni - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Gilni 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 Gilni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilni is 222277. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Gilni

According to the 2011 Census, Gilni village had a total population of 832 people, including 427 males and 405 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.55%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 51.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilni

Gilni 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 Gilni

Gilni 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 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Gilni is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Gilni 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 Gilni

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

Health Facilities in Gilni

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

FAQs about Gilni