Thara - Tetiha Bambor, Munger

Thara is a village situated in the Tetiha Bambor subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tetiha Bambor and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Nonaji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thara is 243215. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 813103 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Thara

As per Census 2011, Thara village has a total population of 935 people, consisting of 485 males and 450 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 366 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population935485450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668482
Scheduled Castes (SC)20410797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)366182184
Literate Population402277125
Illiterate Population533208325

Nearby Villages of Thara

Thara 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)
PatghagharEast1.86 km
KunriSouth1.88 km
DadriSouth-East1.94 km
KhapraEast2.05 km
NonajiNorth2.54 km
KathiariSouth-East2.61 km
BhandarNorth-East2.62 km
SamdaSouth3.04 km
DonraNorth-West3.35 km
Pathal KundaNorth-East3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thara

Thara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Kharagpur to Thara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Thara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thara

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

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

Health Facilities in Thara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thara 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 Thara

Where is Thara located?

Thara village is located in Tetiha Bambor Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thara?

The Gram Panchayat of Thara is Nonaji.

What is the pincode of Thara?

The pincode of Thara is 813103.

What is the population of Thara?

Thara has a total population of 935, including 485 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Thara?

There are 177 households in Thara.

What is the literacy rate in Thara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thara is 42.99%. Male literacy is 57.11% and female literacy is 27.78%.