Pauthu - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Pauthu is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pauthu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauthu is 253014. The village covers a total geographical area of 744 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Pauthu

As per Census 2011, Pauthu village has a total population of 4,861 people, consisting of 2,519 males and 2,342 females. The village has 715 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 771 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,695 literate and 2,166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 598 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pauthu

Pauthu 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 Pauthu

Pauthu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Pauthu is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Pauthu is about 38 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 Pauthu

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

Health Facilities in Pauthu

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

FAQs about Pauthu