Kahua - Sangrampur, Munger

Kahua is a village situated in the Sangrampur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangrampur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Didarganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kahua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahua is 243269. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 813212 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kahua

According to the 2011 Census, Kahua village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 636 males and 576 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.22%, with male literacy at 93.39% and female literacy at 78.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahua

Kahua 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 Kahua

Kahua 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 Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Kahua is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Kahua is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahua

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

Health Facilities in Kahua

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

FAQs about Kahua