Bakulahia - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Bakulahia is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chowhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakulahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakulahia is 216505. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Bakulahia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bakulahia

As per Census 2011, Bakulahia village has a total population of 1,085 people, consisting of 556 males and 529 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 746 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakulahia

Bakulahia 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 Bakulahia

Bakulahia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bakulahia is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bakulahia is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakulahia

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

Health Facilities in Bakulahia

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

FAQs about Bakulahia