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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Suhia

According to the 2011 Census, Suhia village had a total population of 1,418 people, including 740 males and 678 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.41%, with male literacy at 75.47% and female literacy at 41.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

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:

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