Nighma - Ghoghardiha, Madhubani

Nighma is a village situated in the Ghoghardiha subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghoghardiha and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Sarauti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nighma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nighma is 220777. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.6 hectares and falls under the 847108 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nighma

According to the 2011 Census, Nighma village had a total population of 2,438 people, including 1,299 males and 1,139 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.45%, with male literacy at 69.74% and female literacy at 43.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Nighma

Nighma 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 Nighma

Nighma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghogardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Nighma is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Nighma is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nighma

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

Health Facilities in Nighma

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

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