Rahiar Kunchi - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Rahiar Kunchi is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Rahiyar North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rahiar Kunchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rahiar Kunchi is 236438. The village covers a total geographical area of 724 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Rahiar Kunchi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rahiar Kunchi

As per Census 2011, Rahiar Kunchi village has a total population of 11,496 people, consisting of 6,038 males and 5,458 females. The village has 2,220 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,314 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,159 literate and 6,337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,942 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rahiar Kunchi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,4966,0385,458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3141,2151,099
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,9421,5151,427
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population5,1593,2601,899
Illiterate Population6,3372,7783,559

Nearby Villages of Rahiar Kunchi

Rahiar Kunchi 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)
JakharSouth-West1.83 km
Uti BariarNorth2.07 km
GhiwahiNorth2.20 km
SirsiaEast2.32 km
AuraWest2.34 km
JagdarNorth-East2.36 km
KankarSouth-East2.47 km
ShankarpurNorth-West2.89 km
SimrawanSouth-East3.28 km
PokharbhindaWest3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rahiar Kunchi

Rahiar Kunchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mabbi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Rosera to Rahiar Kunchi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Rahiar Kunchi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rahiar Kunchi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rahiar Kunchi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rahiar Kunchi

Where is Rahiar Kunchi located?

Rahiar Kunchi village is located in Shivaji Nagar Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rahiar Kunchi?

The Gram Panchayat of Rahiar Kunchi is Rahiyar North.

What is the pincode of Rahiar Kunchi?

The pincode of Rahiar Kunchi is 848117.

What is the population of Rahiar Kunchi?

Rahiar Kunchi has a total population of 11,496, including 6,038 males and 5,458 females.

How many households are there in Rahiar Kunchi?

There are 2,220 households in Rahiar Kunchi.

What is the literacy rate in Rahiar Kunchi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rahiar Kunchi is 44.88%. Male literacy is 53.99% and female literacy is 34.79%.