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Narkatiaganj

Coordinates: 27°06′29″N 84°27′50″E / 27.108°N 84.464°E / 27.108; 84.464
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Narkatiaganj
Town
Narkatiaganj is located in Bihar
Narkatiaganj
Narkatiaganj
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 27°06′29″N 84°27′50″E / 27.108°N 84.464°E / 27.108; 84.464
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictWest Champaran
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
49,507
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
845455
Telephone code06253
Lok Sabha constituencyValmiki Nagar
Vidhan Sabha constituencyNarkatiaganj
Websitewestchamparan.bih.nic.in

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

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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

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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.

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According to Narkatiaganj Nagar Parishad

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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

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Climate data for Narkatiaganj
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

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Places of interest

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ^ Roshan Kumar (18 August 2014). "All roads lead to Narkatiaganj". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  3. ^ "WEST CHAMPARAN DISTRICT AT A GLANCE". Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Panchayats of Narkatiaganj Block, West Champaran". Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  5. ^ "अभी खाली नहीं गोरखपुर-नरकटियागंज रूट". 27 August 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  6. ^ "NARKATIYAGANJ NAGAR PARISAD". www.narkatiyaganjmunicipal.com. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Population Enumeration Data (Final Population)". Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  8. ^ "Narkatiaganj, Bihar Weather". Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  9. ^ "PLACES OF TOURIST & HISTORIC INTEREST". Archived from the original on 4 June 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  10. ^ Upinder Singh, ed. (2006). Delhi: Ancient History (illustrated ed.). Berghahn Books, 2007. p. 174. ISBN 9788187358299. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  11. ^ "Samastipur Division" (PDF). Retrieved 11 January 2014.
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