Jirangachh - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Jirangachh is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Jiran Gachh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirangachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirangachh is 222428. The village covers a total geographical area of 1704.77 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jirangachh

According to the 2011 Census, Jirangachh village had a total population of 14,241 people, including 7,173 males and 7,068 females, living in 2,786 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.23%, with male literacy at 56.54% and female literacy at 35.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 541.

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

Nearby Villages of Jirangachh

Jirangachh 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 Jirangachh

Jirangachh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Jirangachh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Jirangachh is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jirangachh

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

Health Facilities in Jirangachh

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

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