Bakhri - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Bakhri is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Manwa Parsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhri is 216727. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.2 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bakhri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bakhri

According to the 2011 Census, Bakhri village had a total population of 991 people, including 538 males and 453 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.63%, with male literacy at 63.47% and female literacy at 55.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakhri

Bakhri 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 Bakhri

Bakhri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bakhri is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bakhri is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakhri

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

Health Facilities in Bakhri

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

FAQs about Bakhri