7-627: 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 . 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 . Narkatiaganj contains 27 Panchayats . The city
14-561: Is 57.65% and female literacy is 42.34%. 15.7% of the population in Narkatiyaganj is under 6 years of age. As per the 2011 Population Census data, the following are some facts about Narkatiaganj Nagar Parishad. Near Narkatiaganj is the historical Chanaki Garh , which is said to belong to Chanakya , the prime minister of Chandragupta Maurya of the Mauryan dynasty . An Iron Pillar (also known as Ashoka Stambha ) representing
21-435: Is classified as a nagar panchayat. The population requirement for a Town Panchayat can vary from state to state. Such councils are formed under the panchayati raj administrative system. In census data, the abbreviation T.P. is used to indicate a "town panchayat". Tamil Nadu was the first state to introduce the panchayat town as an intermediate step between rural villages and urban local bodies (ULB). The structure and
28-477: 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 . 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%, lower than the national average of 74%, male literacy
35-583: The basis of adult franchise for a term of five years. One third of the seats are reserved for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, backward classes and women. The Councillors or Ward Members are chosen by direct election from electoral wards in the nagar panchayat. Alongside the elected officials, the state government appoints officers to facilitate the administration and functioning of Nagar Panchayats. Such as chief executive officer or Secretary, Superintendents, Engineers, Health Inspectors, etc. These officers are appointed based on specific rules and regulations set by
42-462: The functions of the nagar panchayat are decided by the state government. Each Nagar Panchayat has a committee consisting of a chairperson or president with ward members. Membership consists of a minimum of ten elected ward members and three nominated members. The Chairperson or President is the head of Nagar Panchayat. The NAC members of the Nagar are elected the several wards of the nagar panchayat on
49-485: The history of India and commissioned by Ashoka , is another center of attraction. Notified area A nagar panchayat ( transl. 'town council' ) or town panchayat or Notified Area Council (NAC) in India is a settlement in transition from rural to urban and therefore a form of an urban political unit comparable to a municipality . An urban centre with more than 12,000 and less than 40,000 inhabitants
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