Bhagkharna - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Bhagkharna is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Chettal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagkharna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagkharna is 222437. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.8 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bhagkharna

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagkharna village had a total population of 1,154 people, including 601 males and 553 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.61%, with male literacy at 57.14% and female literacy at 43.46%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagkharna

Bhagkharna 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 Bhagkharna

Bhagkharna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Bhagkharna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Bhagkharna is about 47 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 Bhagkharna

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

Health Facilities in Bhagkharna

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

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