Narma - Bochaha, Muzaffarpur

Narma is a village situated in the Bochaha subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bochaha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Narma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narma is 228850. The village covers a total geographical area of 961.9 hectares and falls under the 843129 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Narma

According to the 2011 Census, Narma village had a total population of 13,337 people, including 7,041 males and 6,296 females, living in 3,119 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.21%, with male literacy at 67.17% and female literacy at 56.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,413, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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 Population13,3377,0416,296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,5461,3321,214
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,413747666
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22913
Literate Population6,7133,8352,878
Illiterate Population6,6243,2063,418

Nearby Villages of Narma

Narma 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)
BhawanipurNorth1.72 km
PunarwarashamSouth1.80 km
Bakhri BarkhurdarSouth2.19 km
Baram Jiwar Tara JiwarNorth2.29 km
Madarpur JairamSouth-East2.37 km
Adampur Nisf 1stNorth-East2.40 km
Simri BasantEast2.42 km
Madaripur KaranNorth-West2.86 km
Kafain ChaudhariSouth3.12 km
Mohabegpur Urf NarkatiaSouth-East3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narma

Narma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paramjeevar Tarajeevar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 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 Muzaffarpur to Narma is about 22 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 Narma

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

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

Health Facilities in Narma

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

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

FAQs about Narma

Where is Narma located?

Narma village is located in Bochaha Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Narma?

Narma is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narma?

The pincode of Narma is 843129.

What is the population of Narma?

Narma had a total population of 13,337, including 7,041 males and 6,296 females.

How many households are there in Narma?

Narma had 3,119 households.

What is the literacy rate in Narma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narma was 62.21%. Male literacy was 67.17% and female literacy was 56.63%.