Nautanwa Village - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Nautanwa is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Nautanwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nautanwa is 216608. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.8 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Nautanwa 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 Nautanwa

As per Census 2011, Nautanwa village has a total population of 6,783 people, consisting of 3,574 males and 3,209 females. The village has 1,080 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,537 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,112 literate and 4,671 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nautanwa

Nautanwa 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 Nautanwa

Nautanwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Nautanwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Nautanwa is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nautanwa

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

Health Facilities in Nautanwa

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

FAQs about Nautanwa