Narkatia - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Narkatia is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bhasurari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narkatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkatia is 216653. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.7 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Narkatia 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 Narkatia

As per Census 2011, Narkatia village has a total population of 1,070 people, consisting of 556 males and 514 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 462 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Narkatia

Narkatia 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 Narkatia

Narkatia 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 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Narkatia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Narkatia is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narkatia

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

Health Facilities in Narkatia

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

FAQs about Narkatia