Maldahia - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Maldahia is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Maldahiya Pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maldahia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldahia is 216671. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.48 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Maldahia 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 Maldahia

According to the 2011 Census, Maldahia village had a total population of 3,909 people, including 2,038 males and 1,871 females, living in 671 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.18%, with male literacy at 76.00% and female literacy at 45.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 424, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Maldahia

Maldahia 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 Maldahia

Maldahia 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 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Maldahia is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Maldahia is about 45 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 Maldahia

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

Health Facilities in Maldahia

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

FAQs about Maldahia