Takia - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Takia is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Serahawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takia is 216692. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.51 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Takia 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 Takia

According to the 2011 Census, Takia village had a total population of 1,844 people, including 946 males and 898 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.47%, with male literacy at 37.20% and female literacy at 21.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Takia

Takia 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 Takia

Public transport in the Takia 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 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Takia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Takia is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takia

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

Health Facilities in Takia

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

FAQs about Takia