Tumkaria - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Tumkaria is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rajpur Tumkadiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumkaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumkaria is 216651. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.06 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tumkaria 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 Tumkaria

As per Census 2011, Tumkaria village has a total population of 1,267 people, consisting of 650 males and 617 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 710 literate and 557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumkaria

Tumkaria 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 Tumkaria

Public transport in the Tumkaria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Tumkaria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Tumkaria is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumkaria

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

Health Facilities in Tumkaria

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

FAQs about Tumkaria