Kail - Barharia, Siwan

Kail is a village situated in the Barharia subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barharia and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Kailgarh Uttar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kail is 231423. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.84 hectares and falls under the 841232 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Siwan Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kail

According to the 2011 Census, Kail village had a total population of 14,908 people, including 7,674 males and 7,234 females, living in 2,398 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 76.30% and female literacy at 55.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,653, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 593.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population14,9087,6747,234
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,5491,3691,180
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,653861792
Scheduled Tribes (ST)593303290
Literate Population8,1554,8113,344
Illiterate Population6,7532,8633,890

Nearby Villages of Kail

Kail 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)
RoharaWest1.53 km
AsapurEast1.60 km
JagatpurSouth-East1.91 km
ParanpurSouth2.02 km
NarharpurNorth-East2.11 km
Lachhmi ChakSouth-West2.31 km
RasulpurEast2.36 km
SiariWest2.53 km
PearepurNorth-West2.56 km
SihorwaNorth2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kail

Kail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Kail is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kail

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kail

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kail

Where is Kail located?

Kail village is located in Barharia Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kail?

The Gram Panchayat of Kail is Kailgarh Uttar.

What is the pincode of Kail?

The pincode of Kail is 841232.

What is the population of Kail?

Kail had a total population of 14,908, including 7,674 males and 7,234 females.

How many households are there in Kail?

Kail had 2,398 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kail was 65.98%. Male literacy was 76.30% and female literacy was 55.24%.