Narkatia - Basopatti, Madhubani

Narkatia is a village situated in the Basopatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basopatti and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Marhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narkatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkatia is 219914. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.6 hectares and falls under the 847225 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Narkatia

According to the 2011 Census, Narkatia village had a total population of 3,726 people, including 1,949 males and 1,777 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.32%, with male literacy at 62.59% and female literacy at 42.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742.

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

Nearby Villages of Narkatia

Narkatia 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 Narkatia

Narkatia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Narkatia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Narkatia 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 Narkatia

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

Health Facilities in Narkatia

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

FAQs about Narkatia