Motihari - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Motihari 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 52 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rakhahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Motihari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motihari is 216633. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.05 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Motihari 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 Motihari

According to the 2011 Census, Motihari village had a total population of 976 people, including 495 males and 481 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.56%, with male literacy at 76.57% and female literacy at 47.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Motihari

Motihari 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 Motihari

Public transport in the Motihari 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 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Motihari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Motihari is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motihari

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

Health Facilities in Motihari

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

FAQs about Motihari