Sakhuania - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Sakhuania 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakhuania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhuania is 216613. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.3 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sakhuania 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 Sakhuania

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhuania village had a total population of 1,867 people, including 981 males and 886 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.55%, with male literacy at 51.84% and female literacy at 29.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 682.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhuania

Sakhuania 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 Sakhuania

Public transport in the Sakhuania 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 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sakhuania is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sakhuania 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 Sakhuania

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

Health Facilities in Sakhuania

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

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