Pithaura - Narpatganj, Araria

Pithaura is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Pithoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pithaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pithaura is 221511. The village covers a total geographical area of 738 hectares and falls under the 854335 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Pithaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pithaura

As per Census 2011, Pithaura village has a total population of 9,017 people, consisting of 4,787 males and 4,230 females. The village has 1,877 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,676 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,878 literate and 5,139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,640 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 153 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pithaura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pithaura

Pithaura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pithaura

Pithaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Pithaura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Pithaura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pithaura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pithaura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pithaura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pithaura village are given below:

FAQs about Pithaura