Binwalia - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Binwalia is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Binbaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binwalia is 216740. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.9 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Binwalia 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 Binwalia

According to the 2011 Census, Binwalia village had a total population of 3,668 people, including 1,908 males and 1,760 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.33%, with male literacy at 57.21% and female literacy at 32.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 597, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Binwalia

Binwalia 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 Binwalia

Binwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narkatiaganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Binwalia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Binwalia is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Binwalia

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

Health Facilities in Binwalia

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

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