Pirthu - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Pirthu is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pirthu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirthu is 254439. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Pirthu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pirthu

As per Census 2011, Pirthu village has a total population of 2,469 people, consisting of 1,279 males and 1,190 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 443 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,422 literate and 1,047 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4691,2791,190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)443217226
Scheduled Castes (SC)814140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266
Literate Population1,422846576
Illiterate Population1,047433614

Nearby Villages of Pirthu

Pirthu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RanidihNorth1.71 km
ItkohiNorth-East2.18 km
MahuawanSouth-West2.33 km
MirganjNorth2.63 km
NarkapiWest2.71 km
JamugainSouth-West2.77 km
DihwaNorth2.80 km
Chein NawadaNorth-West2.87 km
BelaEast3.18 km
ParsaNorth3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pirthu

Pirthu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Pirthu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Pirthu is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirthu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pirthu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pirthu

Where is Pirthu located?

Pirthu village is located in Madanpur Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pirthu?

Pirthu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pirthu?

The pincode of Pirthu is 824208.

What is the population of Pirthu?

Pirthu has a total population of 2,469, including 1,279 males and 1,190 females.

How many households are there in Pirthu?

There are 352 households in Pirthu.

What is the literacy rate in Pirthu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pirthu is 57.59%. Male literacy is 66.15% and female literacy is 48.40%.