Murtia - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Murtia is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Lakar-sisai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Murtia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murtia is 216753. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.4 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Murtia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Murtia

According to the 2011 Census, Murtia village had a total population of 175 people, including 92 males and 83 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.67%, with male literacy at 54.10% and female literacy at 28.81%.

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

Nearby Villages of Murtia

Murtia 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 Murtia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Murtia. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Murtia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Murtia is about 34 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 Murtia

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

Health Facilities in Murtia

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

FAQs about Murtia