Poia - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Poia is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Paroraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poia is 216646. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.2 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Poia 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 Poia

As per Census 2011, Poia village has a total population of 438 people, consisting of 233 males and 205 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 128 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Poia

Poia 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 Poia

Poia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Poia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Poia is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poia

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

Health Facilities in Poia

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

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