Thakurtola - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Thakurtola is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Baswaria Paraou Tola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakurtola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakurtola is 216774. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Thakurtola village has a total population of 1,267 people, consisting of 673 males and 594 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 784 literate and 483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thakurtola are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,267673594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)273154119
Scheduled Castes (SC)19810791
Literate Population784445339
Illiterate Population483228255

Nearby Villages of Thakurtola

Thakurtola 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)
LauriaNorth1.12 km
BankatwaSouth-East1.50 km
JiriaNorth-East1.56 km
MarahiaWest1.86 km
DubauliaNorth-East2.15 km
PararawanNorth-West2.17 km
MathiaSouth2.44 km
LakhanpurEast2.59 km
LoharpatiaSouth-West3.08 km
GokhulaEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thakurtola

Thakurtola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Thakurtola is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Thakurtola is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakurtola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Thakurtola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Thakurtola

Where is Thakurtola located?

Thakurtola village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thakurtola?

The Gram Panchayat of Thakurtola is Baswaria Paraou Tola.

What is the pincode of Thakurtola?

The pincode of Thakurtola is 845453.

What is the population of Thakurtola?

Thakurtola has a total population of 1,267, including 673 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Thakurtola?

There are 237 households in Thakurtola.

What is the literacy rate in Thakurtola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thakurtola is 61.88%. Male literacy is 66.12% and female literacy is 57.07%.