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 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 Tumkaria

According to the 2011 Census, Tumkaria village had a total population of 1,267 people, including 650 males and 617 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.49%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 54.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

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