Indian Village Directory

Poia Village

Poia is an inhabited village in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216646, the Census 2011 record lists 438 people in 70 households and the reported area is 68.2 hectares. The local references include Parorha Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 6 km.

In short:

Poia is a village in Narkatiaganj Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216646 and 438 people in 70 households.

Village Code216646
Population438
Households70
Area68.2 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Poia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 438 people, 68.2 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Poia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Narkatiaganj
CD Block Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Parorha
  • Poia falls under Narkatiaganj Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216646.
  • The record lists 438 people living in 70 households.
  • The reported village area is 68.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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
Poia
Census Village Code
216646
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narkatiaganj
Sub-district Census Code
01017
CD Block
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat
Parorha
Households
70
Population
438
Male Population
233
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
879.83
Area
68.2 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
6 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 642.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.26 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 33.11% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 97% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Poia in the official administrative record. Census village code 216646, Parorha Gram Panchayat and Narkatiaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01017
Village Census Code
216646
CD Block Code
0005
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Parorha

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Poia, about 6 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatiaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
68.2 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 438 people in 70 households, with 233 male residents and 205 female residents. The average household size is 6.26, and SC share is 33.11% and ST share is 0% for Poia. Population density works out to about 642.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
70
Total Population
438
Male Population
233
Female Population
205
Sex Ratio
879.83
Average Household Size
6.26
SC Population
145
SC Male Population
77
SC Female Population
68
SC Population Share
33.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Poia list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Poia 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Poia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Poia include 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Poia is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Poia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.4 hectares and irrigated land is 44.05 hectares (97% 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
9.39
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.03 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.38 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
45.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.05
Canals Area In Hectares
44.05 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Poia village located?

Poia is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Poia village in?

Poia village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Poia village in?

Poia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Poia under?

Poia comes under Narkatiaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Poia?

The Census village code of Poia is 216646.

Which Gram Panchayat is Poia under?

Poia is listed under Parorha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatiaganj.

What is the population of Poia village?

The village record lists 438 people and 70 households for Poia.

How many households are in Poia village?

The village record lists 70 households for Poia.

What is the male and female population of Poia?

The record lists 233 male residents and 205 female residents for Poia.

What is the sex ratio of Poia village?

The sex ratio of Poia is 879.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Poia village?

The reported geographical area of Poia is 68.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Poia village?

The approximate population density of Poia is 642.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Poia?

The nearest town listed for Poia is Narkatiyaganj, about 6 km away.

How far is Poia from the district headquarters?

Poia is about 30 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Poia from the sub-district headquarters?

Poia is about 6 km from Narkatiaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Poia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Poia.

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

For Poia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 45.4 hectares and irrigated land is 44.05 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.