Somgarh - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Somgarh is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Somgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somgarh is 216724. The village covers a total geographical area of 415.2 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Somgarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sikta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Somgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Somgarh village had a total population of 4,273 people, including 2,216 males and 2,057 females, living in 768 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.21%, with male literacy at 71.45% and female literacy at 42.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Somgarh

Somgarh 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 Somgarh

Public transport in the Somgarh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Somgarh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Somgarh is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somgarh

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

Health Facilities in Somgarh

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

FAQs about Somgarh