Narkatiya - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Narkatiya is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Basarhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narkatiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkatiya is 256591. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Narkatiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bodh gaya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Narkatiya

According to the 2011 Census, Narkatiya village had a total population of 1,671 people, including 873 males and 798 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.80%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 58.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Narkatiya

Narkatiya 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 Narkatiya

Narkatiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Narkatiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Narkatiya is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narkatiya

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

Health Facilities in Narkatiya

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

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