Chengauna - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Chengauna 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 46 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Maldahiya Pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chengauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chengauna is 216669. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chengauna 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 Chengauna

According to the 2011 Census, Chengauna village had a total population of 3,623 people, including 1,840 males and 1,783 females, living in 698 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.63%, with male literacy at 63.97% and female literacy at 46.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Chengauna

Chengauna 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 Chengauna

Public transport in the Chengauna 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 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Chengauna is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Chengauna 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 Chengauna

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

Health Facilities in Chengauna

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

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