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 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 Thakurtola

According to the 2011 Census, Thakurtola village had a total population of 1,267 people, including 673 males and 594 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.87%, with male literacy at 85.74% and female literacy at 71.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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