Nishara - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Nishara is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Ram Deli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nishara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nishara is 223669. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Nishara

According to the 2011 Census, Nishara village had a total population of 738 people, including 400 males and 338 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.44%, with male literacy at 64.50% and female literacy at 39.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Nishara

Nishara 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 Nishara

Nishara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Nishara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Nishara is about 30 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 Nishara

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

Health Facilities in Nishara

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

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