Sukhani - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Sukhani is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Tatpaua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhani is 222452. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.01 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sukhani

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhani village had a total population of 562 people, including 300 males and 262 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.95%, with male literacy at 81.45% and female literacy at 67.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhani

Sukhani 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 Sukhani

Sukhani 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 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Sukhani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Sukhani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhani

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

Health Facilities in Sukhani

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

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