Pakthaul - Teghra, Begusarai

Pakthaul is a village situated in the Teghra subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Teghra and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Pakthaul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakthaul is 237954. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 851133 pincode. Teghra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pakthaul

As per Census 2011, Pakthaul village has a total population of 6,642 people, consisting of 3,526 males and 3,116 females. The village has 1,357 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,449 literate and 3,193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,6423,5263,116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,218634584
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,365696669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population3,4492,0831,366
Illiterate Population3,1931,4431,750

Nearby Villages of Pakthaul

Pakthaul 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)
Chak HafizSouth-West0.33 km
Abdul Rahim ChakWest1.31 km
KirtaulSouth-West1.43 km
NonpurSouth-East1.68 km
FaridipurEast1.75 km
ChilhaiNorth1.89 km
Amwa Urf Khaje JahanpurNorth-East2.09 km
Rajaura BhagwanpurSouth2.63 km
DhankaulWest2.97 km
GanharpurNorth-East3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pakthaul

Pakthaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bihat Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Teghra to Pakthaul is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Pakthaul is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakthaul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pakthaul

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pakthaul 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 Pakthaul

Where is Pakthaul located?

Pakthaul village is located in Teghra Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pakthaul?

Pakthaul is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pakthaul?

The pincode of Pakthaul is 851133.

What is the population of Pakthaul?

Pakthaul has a total population of 6,642, including 3,526 males and 3,116 females.

How many households are there in Pakthaul?

There are 1,357 households in Pakthaul.

What is the literacy rate in Pakthaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakthaul is 51.93%. Male literacy is 59.08% and female literacy is 43.84%.