Khaurdah - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Khaurdah 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 31 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Kharudah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaurdah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaurdah is 222506. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.96 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Khaurdah

As per Census 2011, Khaurdah village has a total population of 2,231 people, consisting of 1,139 males and 1,092 females. The village has 465 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 476 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 894 literate and 1,337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaurdah

Khaurdah 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 Khaurdah

Khaurdah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaisal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Khaurdah is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Khaurdah is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaurdah

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

Health Facilities in Khaurdah

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

FAQs about Khaurdah