Giddhnikola - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Giddhnikola is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Sakhua Dali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giddhnikola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giddhnikola is 222393. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.24 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Giddhnikola

As per Census 2011, Giddhnikola village has a total population of 1,763 people, consisting of 927 males and 836 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 374 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 1,190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Giddhnikola

Giddhnikola 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 Giddhnikola

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Giddhnikola. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Giddhnikola is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Giddhnikola is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giddhnikola

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

Health Facilities in Giddhnikola

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

FAQs about Giddhnikola