Narahi - Laukahi, Madhubani

Narahi is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahadeo Math serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narahi is 220069. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.9 hectares and falls under the 847232 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Narahi

As per Census 2011, Narahi village has a total population of 2,140 people, consisting of 1,069 males and 1,071 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 998 literate and 1,142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Narahi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1401,0691,071
Child Population (0–6 yrs)465225240
Scheduled Castes (SC)1959699
Literate Population998682316
Illiterate Population1,142387755

Nearby Villages of Narahi

Narahi 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)
BajubandWest1.30 km
MatahiNorth-West2.13 km
GidrahiSouth-East2.18 km
DharharaNorth-East2.39 km
RajarampattiWest2.54 km
MahadeomathEast2.75 km
Kukur DouraNorth2.93 km
MahthouraSouth2.96 km
JarauliNorth-West3.36 km
Kaudihar LaukahiSouth-West3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narahi

Public transport in the Narahi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Narahi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Narahi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narahi

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

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

Health Facilities in Narahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Narahi

Where is Narahi located?

Narahi village is located in Laukahi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Narahi is Mahadeo Math.

What is the pincode of Narahi?

The pincode of Narahi is 847232.

What is the population of Narahi?

Narahi has a total population of 2,140, including 1,069 males and 1,071 females.

How many households are there in Narahi?

There are 400 households in Narahi.

What is the literacy rate in Narahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narahi is 46.64%. Male literacy is 63.80% and female literacy is 29.51%.