Suhia - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Suhia is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Chilahnia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suhia is 222276. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Suhia

As per Census 2011, Suhia village has a total population of 1,418 people, consisting of 740 males and 678 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 749 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Suhia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Suhia

Suhia 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 Suhia

Public transport in the Suhia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Suhia

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

FAQs about Suhia