Indian Village Directory

Motihari Village

Motihari is an inhabited village in Bairia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217398, the Census 2011 record lists 1,112 people in 214 households and the reported area is 123.1 hectares. The local references include Tumkariya Gram Panchayat, Bairia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 12 km.

In short:

Motihari is a village in Bairia Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217398 and 1,112 people in 214 households.

Village Code217398
Population1,112
Households214
Area123.1 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah

Detailed village profile

Motihari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,112 people, 123.1 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Motihari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Bairia
CD Block Bairia
Gram Panchayat TUMKARIYA
  • Motihari falls under Bairia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217398.
  • The record lists 1,112 people living in 214 households.
  • The reported village area is 123.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Motihari
Census Village Code
217398
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bairia
Sub-district Census Code
01029
CD Block
Bairia
Gram Panchayat
Tumkariya
Households
214
Population
1,112
Male Population
583
Female Population
529
Sex Ratio
907.38
Area
123.1 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 903.33 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.2 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.83% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.81% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 40% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Motihari in the official administrative record. Census village code 217398, Tumkariya Gram Panchayat and Bairia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01029
Village Census Code
217398
CD Block Code
0017
Gram Panchayat Code
0025
CD Block Name
Bairia
Gram Panchayat Name
Tumkariya

Location and Distance

Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Motihari, about 12 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bairia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bettiah
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Bettiah
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
123.1 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,112 people in 214 households, with 583 male residents and 529 female residents. The average household size is 5.2, and SC share is 6.83% and ST share is 0.81% for Motihari. Population density works out to about 903.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
214
Total Population
1,112
Male Population
583
Female Population
529
Sex Ratio
907.38
Average Household Size
5.2
SC Population
76
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
6.83
ST Population
9
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Motihari list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Motihari include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
26.63 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Motihari include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Motihari include Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Motihari show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 66.59 hectares and irrigated land is 26.63 hectares (40% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
36.48
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.16 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
11.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
66.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.96 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.63

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Motihari village located?

Motihari is in Bairia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Motihari village in?

Motihari village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Motihari village in?

Motihari village is in Bihar.

Which block is Motihari under?

Motihari comes under Bairia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Motihari?

The Census village code of Motihari is 217398.

Which Gram Panchayat is Motihari under?

Motihari is listed under TUMKARIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bairia.

What is the population of Motihari village?

The village record lists 1,112 people and 214 households for Motihari.

How many households are in Motihari village?

The village record lists 214 households for Motihari.

What is the male and female population of Motihari?

The record lists 583 male residents and 529 female residents for Motihari.

What is the sex ratio of Motihari village?

The sex ratio of Motihari is 907.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Motihari village?

The reported geographical area of Motihari is 123.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Motihari village?

The approximate population density of Motihari is 903.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Motihari?

The nearest town listed for Motihari is Bettiah, about 12 km away.

How far is Motihari from the district headquarters?

Motihari is about 12 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Motihari from the sub-district headquarters?

Motihari is about 8 km from Bairia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Motihari?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Motihari.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Motihari?

For Motihari, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 66.59 hectares and irrigated land is 26.63 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Motihari.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.