Lilja - Madhepur, Madhubani

Lilja is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahpatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lilja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lilja is 220899. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.7 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Lilja

According to the 2011 Census, Lilja village had a total population of 545 people, including 288 males and 257 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.32%, with male literacy at 72.11% and female literacy at 36.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Lilja

Lilja 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 Lilja

Lilja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Lilja is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Lilja is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lilja

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

Health Facilities in Lilja

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

FAQs about Lilja