Papraur - Barauni, Begusarai

Papraur is a village situated in the Barauni subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauni and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Paprour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papraur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papraur is 237995. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 851210 pincode. Begusarai is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Papraur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Teghra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Begusarai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Papraur

According to the 2011 Census, Papraur village had a total population of 11,200 people, including 5,936 males and 5,264 females, living in 2,016 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.76%, with male literacy at 73.40% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,067.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Papraur

Papraur 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 Papraur

Papraur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bihat Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begusarai to Papraur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Papraur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papraur

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

Health Facilities in Papraur

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

FAQs about Papraur