Narkatiaganj
Narkatiaganj is a town and a notified area in West Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a part of Tirhut Division, and situated 280 kilometres (170 mi) northwest of capital of the state, Patna.
Overview
Narkatiaganj is a subdivided region in West Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated 280 kilometres (170 mi) northwest of the capital of Patna.[2] Narkatiaganj contains 27 Panchayats.[3][4] The city is well connected by roads and railways to all major places of Bihar and neighbor states. It is situated on the Barauni–Gorakhpur, Raxaul and Jainagar railway lines.[5]
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Narkatiaganj had a population of 49,507 in 9083 households. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 43%. Narkatiaganj has an average literacy rate of 65%,[6] lower than the national average of 74%, male literacy is 57.65% and female literacy is 42.34%. 15.7% of the population in Narkatiyaganj is under 6 years of age.
According to Narkatiaganj Nagar Parishad
As per the 2011 Population Census data, the following are some facts about Narkatiaganj Nagar Parishad.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Children | 7,789 | 4,067 | 3,722 |
Literacy | 77.2% | 70.7% | 58.7% |
Scheduled Caste | 5,026 | 2,660 | 2,366 |
Scheduled Tribe | 332 | 176 | 156 |
Illiterate | 17,305 | 7,708 | 9,597 |
Climate
Climate data for Narkatiaganj | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 27.2 (81.0) | 31 (88) | 37 (99) | 34 (93) | 36 (97) | 33 (91) | 34 (93) | 33 (91) | 33 (91) | 30 (86) | 25 (77) | 37 (99) |
Record low °C (°F) | 7 (45) | 9 (48) | 12 (54) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 26 (79) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 24 (75) | 21 (70) | 16 (61) | 9 (48) | 9 (48) |
Source: [8] |
Notable people
- Manoj Bajpai - Indian actor
- Satish Chandra Dubey - Politician
Places of interest
Near Narkatiaganj is the historical Chanaki Garh, which is said to belong to Chanakya, the prime minister of Chandragupta Maurya of the Mauryan dynasty.[9] An Iron Pillar (also known as Ashoka Stambha) representing the history of India and commissioned by Ashoka, is another center of attraction.[10][11]
See also
- Narkatiaganj Junction
- Narkatiaganj (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
References
- ^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Roshan Kumar (18 August 2014). "All roads lead to Narkatiaganj". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ "WEST CHAMPARAN DISTRICT AT A GLANCE". Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ "Panchayats of Narkatiaganj Block, West Champaran". Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ "अभी खाली नहीं गोरखपुर-नरकटियागंज रूट". 27 August 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ "NARKATIYAGANJ NAGAR PARISAD". www.narkatiyaganjmunicipal.com. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Population Enumeration Data (Final Population)". Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ "Narkatiaganj, Bihar Weather". Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ "PLACES OF TOURIST & HISTORIC INTEREST". Archived from the original on 4 June 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ Upinder Singh, ed. (2006). Delhi: Ancient History (illustrated ed.). Berghahn Books, 2007. p. 174. ISBN 9788187358299. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ "Samastipur Division" (PDF). Retrieved 11 January 2014.
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