Gilhabari - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Gilhabari is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Malin Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilhabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilhabari is 222461. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gilhabari

According to the 2011 Census, Gilhabari village had a total population of 769 people, including 408 males and 361 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.59%, with male literacy at 61.42% and female literacy at 44.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilhabari

Gilhabari 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 Gilhabari

Gilhabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Gilhabari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Gilhabari is about 56 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 Gilhabari

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

Health Facilities in Gilhabari

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

FAQs about Gilhabari