Kast Kharra - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Kast Kharra is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Chilahnia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kast Kharra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kast Kharra is 222271. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kast Kharra

According to the 2011 Census, Kast Kharra village had a total population of 1,183 people, including 606 males and 577 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.25%, with male literacy at 65.25% and female literacy at 48.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Kast Kharra

Kast Kharra 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 Kast Kharra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kast Kharra. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Kast Kharra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Kast Kharra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kast Kharra

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

Health Facilities in Kast Kharra

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

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