Bolhar - Laukahi, Madhubani

Bolhar is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dharhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bolhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bolhar is 220050. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.8 hectares and falls under the 847108 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bolhar

According to the 2011 Census, Bolhar village had a total population of 333 people, including 172 males and 161 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.34%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 52.55%.

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 Population333172161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512724
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population20413272
Illiterate Population1294089

Nearby Villages of Bolhar

Bolhar 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)
DakahiNorth0.80 km
DharharaSouth-West1.56 km
JirogaEast1.85 km
MahadeomathSouth2.41 km
Kukur DouraWest2.42 km
BikramsherNorth-West2.44 km
BharphoriNorth-East3.19 km
BarmotarSouth3.57 km
NarindarpurSouth-East3.61 km
AndhramathNorth3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bolhar

Public transport in the Bolhar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Bolhar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bolhar 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 Bolhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bolhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bolhar

Where is Bolhar located?

Bolhar village is located in Laukahi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bolhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bolhar is Dharhara.

What is the pincode of Bolhar?

The pincode of Bolhar is 847108.

What is the population of Bolhar?

Bolhar had a total population of 333, including 172 males and 161 females.

How many households are there in Bolhar?

Bolhar had 69 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bolhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bolhar was 72.34%. Male literacy was 91.03% and female literacy was 52.55%.