Suarchhap - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Suarchhap is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Daniyal Parsauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suarchhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suarchhap is 216796. The village covers a total geographical area of 473 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Suarchhap

According to the 2011 Census, Suarchhap village had a total population of 4,542 people, including 2,368 males and 2,174 females, living in 896 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.74%, with male literacy at 78.56% and female literacy at 51.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 855, 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 Suarchhap

Suarchhap 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 Suarchhap

Suarchhap is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Suarchhap is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Suarchhap is about 32 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 Suarchhap

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

Health Facilities in Suarchhap

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

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