Bhatgaon - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Bhatgaon is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Bhat Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatgaon is 222375. The village covers a total geographical area of 1463.06 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhatgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatgaon village had a total population of 12,757 people, including 6,681 males and 6,076 females, living in 2,644 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.15%, with male literacy at 70.31% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon 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 Bhatgaon

Bhatgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piprithan, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Bhatgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Bhatgaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhatgaon

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

FAQs about Bhatgaon