Lipni - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Lipni is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhobni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lipni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lipni is 216763. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.02 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Lipni

According to the 2011 Census, Lipni village had a total population of 2,004 people, including 1,032 males and 972 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.24%, with male literacy at 59.98% and female literacy at 41.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Lipni

Lipni 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 Lipni

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Lipni. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Lipni is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Lipni is about 33 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 Lipni

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

Health Facilities in Lipni

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

FAQs about Lipni