Sakraul - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Sakraul is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dumariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakraul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakraul is 216697. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.6 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sakraul 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 Sakraul

As per Census 2011, Sakraul village has a total population of 815 people, consisting of 410 males and 405 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakraul

Sakraul 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 Sakraul

Public transport in the Sakraul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sakraul is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sakraul is about 38 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 Sakraul

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

Health Facilities in Sakraul

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

FAQs about Sakraul