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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Patharia

According to the 2011 Census, Patharia village had a total population of 5,954 people, including 3,069 males and 2,885 females, living in 1,212 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.92%, with male literacy at 59.59% and female literacy at 39.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,211.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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