Kiritpur - Harsidhi, Purbi Champaran

Kiritpur is a village situated in the Harsidhi subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from Harsidhi and around 27 km from Motihari. Kritpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiritpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiritpur is 218016. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 845422 pincode. Areraj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kiritpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kiritpur village had a total population of 2,541 people, including 1,323 males and 1,218 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.26%, with male literacy at 65.70% and female literacy at 52.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiritpur

Kiritpur 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 Kiritpur

Kiritpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagauli Jn, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Areraj to Kiritpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Kiritpur is about 27 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 Kiritpur

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

Health Facilities in Kiritpur

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

FAQs about Kiritpur