Kuar - Jainagar, Madhubani

Kuar is a village situated in the Jainagar subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jainagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dorbar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuar is 219941. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.2 hectares and falls under the 847226 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kuar

According to the 2011 Census, Kuar village had a total population of 6,547 people, including 3,452 males and 3,095 females, living in 1,348 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 49.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 949, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,5473,4523,095
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,235647588
Scheduled Castes (SC)949488461
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population3,3642,1151,249
Illiterate Population3,1831,3371,846

Nearby Villages of Kuar

Kuar 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)
DodwarEast2.36 km
Silanath DulipattiWest2.47 km
JainagarNorth-East2.56 km
KorahiaSouth-East3.13 km
BarhmotarEast3.49 km
Mahua EkdaraSouth3.60 km
ChatarWest3.81 km
BarhiNorth-West4.14 km
IndarwaNorth-West4.59 km
BiraulSouth4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuar

Kuar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Kuar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kuar is about 40 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 Kuar

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

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

Health Facilities in Kuar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kuar

Where is Kuar located?

Kuar village is located in Jainagar Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuar is Dorbar.

What is the pincode of Kuar?

The pincode of Kuar is 847226.

What is the population of Kuar?

Kuar had a total population of 6,547, including 3,452 males and 3,095 females.

How many households are there in Kuar?

Kuar had 1,348 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kuar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuar was 63.33%. Male literacy was 75.40% and female literacy was 49.82%.