Sukhlahi - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Sukhlahi is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sukhlahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhlahi is 216580. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sukhlahi

As per Census 2011, Sukhlahi village has a total population of 4,568 people, consisting of 2,426 males and 2,142 females. The village has 804 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 999 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,821 literate and 2,747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 639 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhlahi

Sukhlahi 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 Sukhlahi

Sukhlahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sukhlahi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sukhlahi is about 40 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 Sukhlahi

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

Health Facilities in Sukhlahi

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

FAQs about Sukhlahi