Langra - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Langra is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chamua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Langra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Langra is 216733. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.3 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Langra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Langra

As per Census 2011, Langra village has a total population of 3,112 people, consisting of 1,636 males and 1,476 females. The village has 649 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 590 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,554 literate and 1,558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 483 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Langra

Langra 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 Langra

Public transport in the Langra 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 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Langra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Langra is about 44 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 Langra

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

Health Facilities in Langra

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

FAQs about Langra