Tikuliya - Paharpur, Purbi Champaran

Tikuliya is a village situated in the Paharpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from Paharpur and around 45 km from Motihari. Mankararya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikuliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikuliya is 218116. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.3 hectares and falls under the 845458 pincode. Areraj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Tikuliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Tikuliya

According to the 2011 Census, Tikuliya village had a total population of 1,616 people, including 858 males and 758 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.56%, with male literacy at 52.83% and female literacy at 31.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikuliya

Tikuliya 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 Tikuliya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tikuliya. The nearest railway station is Parsa Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Areraj to Tikuliya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Tikuliya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikuliya

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

Health Facilities in Tikuliya

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

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