Durgaulia - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Durgaulia is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gokhula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgaulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgaulia is 216631. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.09 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Durgaulia 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 Durgaulia

According to the 2011 Census, Durgaulia village had a total population of 1,983 people, including 1,042 males and 941 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.71%, with male literacy at 67.52% and female literacy at 37.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgaulia

Durgaulia 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 Durgaulia

Durgaulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Durgaulia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Durgaulia is about 36 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 Durgaulia

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

Health Facilities in Durgaulia

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

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