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 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 Takia

As per Census 2011, Takia village has a total population of 1,844 people, consisting of 946 males and 898 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 1,407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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