Patharia - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Patharia is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Pathria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharia is 222386. The village covers a total geographical area of 1299.59 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Patharia

As per Census 2011, Patharia village has a total population of 5,954 people, consisting of 3,069 males and 2,885 females. The village has 1,212 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,370 literate and 3,584 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,9543,0692,885
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,206592614
Scheduled Castes (SC)297159138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,211590621
Literate Population2,3701,476894
Illiterate Population3,5841,5931,991

Nearby Villages of Patharia

Patharia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hulhuli Milik AraziSouth-East2.45 km
NezagachhSouth-West2.85 km
BesarbatiNorth-West2.97 km
HulhuliSouth-East3.11 km
GiddhnikolaSouth3.45 km
ChurliSouth-West4.23 km
LahugaonEast4.28 km
KudurbaghiNorth4.42 km
KukurbaghiNorth-East4.52 km
Mandila JharNorth-East5.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patharia

Patharia 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 22.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Patharia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Patharia is about 52 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 Patharia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patharia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Patharia

Where is Patharia located?

Patharia village is located in Thakurganj Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patharia?

The Gram Panchayat of Patharia is Pathria.

What is the pincode of Patharia?

The pincode of Patharia is 855108.

What is the population of Patharia?

Patharia has a total population of 5,954, including 3,069 males and 2,885 females.

How many households are there in Patharia?

There are 1,212 households in Patharia.

What is the literacy rate in Patharia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patharia is 39.81%. Male literacy is 48.09% and female literacy is 30.99%.