Narkatia - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Narkatia is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Lakshmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narkatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkatia is 216564. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.8 hectares and falls under the 845307 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Narkatia

According to the 2011 Census, Narkatia village had a total population of 1,577 people, including 813 males and 764 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 84.20% and female literacy at 66.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Narkatia

Narkatia 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 Narkatia

Narkatia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Narkatia is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Narkatia 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 Narkatia

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

Health Facilities in Narkatia

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

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