Narkatia
Narkatia is a Town and Subdivision in Purba Champaran District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Narkatia Block (CD) is 01036. The total area of Narkatia Subdivision is 136 km². Narkatia has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Narkatia Subdivision
Narkatia Subdivision has a total of 52 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Narkatia Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachanpur | Juafar | Narkatia |
| 2 | Baijnathpur | Hiramani | Motihari (26 km) |
| 3 | Baikunthwa | Narkatia | Raxaul (30 km) |
| 4 | Bathuahiya | Bhatanahiya | Motihari (27 km) |
| 5 | Bela | Khairwa | Motihari (25 km) |
| 6 | Belwa | Bhelwa | Motihari (26 km) |
| 7 | Bhatanahiya | Bhatanahiya | Motihari (28 km) |
| 8 | Bhawanipur | Ekdari | Narkatia |
| 9 | Bindbasini | Mahuawa | Motihari (40 km) |
| 10 | Bishunpur | Rampur | Motihari (25 km) |
| 11 | Budhuaha | Bhelwa | Motihari (28 km) |
| 12 | Chainpur | Juafar | Motihari (20 km) |
| 13 | Darpa | Darpa | Motihari (25 km) |
| 14 | Dhapahar Patti Hardiya | Kudarkat | Motihari (25 km) |
| 15 | Dhapahar Patti Saraiya | Kudarkat | Motihari (25 km) |
| 16 | Dhapaharpatti Saraiya | Kudarkat | Narkatia |
| 17 | Dharam Nagar | Mahuawa | Motihari (35 km) |
| 18 | Dharhari | Bhelwa | Motihari (28 km) |
| 19 | Duho Suho | Pakaria | Motihari (15 km) |
| 20 | Ekdari | Ekdari | Motihari (30 km) |
| 21 | Fatuha | Pakaria | Motihari (16 km) |
| 22 | Gonahi | Khairwa | Motihari (25 km) |
| 23 | Hanuman Nagar | Mahuawa | Motihari (40 km) |
| 24 | Hirmani | Hiramani | Motihari (20 km) |
| 25 | Jainagar | Juafar | Motihari (21 km) |
| 26 | Jitpur | Jitpur | Motihari (26 km) |
| 27 | Juafar | Juafar | Motihari (22 km) |
| 28 | Kataharia | Juafar | Motihari (20 km) |
| 29 | Katkenwa | Mahuawa | Motihari (35 km) |
| 30 | Khairwa | Khairwa | Motihari (20 km) |
| 31 | Kudarkat | Kudarkat | Motihari (25 km) |
| 32 | Lachhman Nagar | Mahuawa | Motihari (35 km) |
| 33 | Laudiha | Purainiya | Motihari (22 km) |
| 34 | Mahuawa | Mahuawa | Motihari (35 km) |
| 35 | Malahi | Juafar | Motihari (22 km) |
| 36 | Masahi | Khairwa | Motihari (18 km) |
| 37 | Mathiya Birt | Jitpur | Motihari (26 km) |
| 38 | Murli | Ekdari | Motihari (25 km) |
| 39 | Narkatia | Narkatia | Raxaul (30 km) |
| 40 | Pakaria | Bhatanahiya | Motihari (15 km) |
| 41 | Pakariya | Pakaria | Motihari (20 km) |
| 42 | Parsa | Mahuawa | Motihari (35 km) |
| 43 | Parsotimpur | Hiramani | Motihari (20 km) |
| 44 | Purainiya | Purainiya | Motihari (27 km) |
| 45 | Raghunathpur | Bhelwa | Motihari (36 km) |
| 46 | Rampur | Ekdari | Motihari (25 km) |
| 47 | Semrahiya | Pakaria | Motihari (15 km) |
| 48 | Sihorwa | Rampur | Motihari (25 km) |
| 49 | Siripur | Ekdari | Motihari (25 km) |
| 50 | Siswaniya | Rampur | Motihari (25 km) |
| 51 | Tinkoni | Tinkoni | Raxaul (30 km) |
| 52 | Tola Banjari | Hiramani | Motihari (22 km) |
Population of Narkatia Subdivision
The population profile of Narkatia Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Narkatia Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,70,758 | 1,70,758 | N/A |
| Male Population | 89,659 | 89,659 | N/A |
| Female Population | 81,099 | 81,099 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,808 | 37,808 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,702 | 19,702 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,106 | 18,106 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 75,989 | 75,989 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 48,261 | 48,261 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 27,728 | 27,728 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 94,769 | 94,769 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 41,398 | 41,398 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 53,371 | 53,371 | N/A |
| Total Households | 32,955 | 32,955 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,70,758 people. Includes nearly 89,659 males and 81,099 females. Rural population is about 1,70,758 people.
- There are around 37,808 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 19,702 boys and 18,106 girls.
- Literate population is about 75,989 people. Non-literate population is around 94,769 people.
- There are nearly 32,955 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Narkatia Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,911 | 14,911 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,880 | 7,880 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,031 | 7,031 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 32 | 32 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 15 | 15 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 17 | 17 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,255 / km² | 1,255 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Narkatia Subdivision is approximately 14,911 people, including 7,880 males and 7,031 females. Around 14,911 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Narkatia Subdivision is about 32 people, including 15 males and 17 females. Around 32 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,255 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,255 people per sq. km.