Ear - Piro, Bhojpur
Ear is a village situated in the Piro subdivision of Bhojpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Piro and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Arrah. Ayar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ear village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ear is 247299. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 802155 pincode. Piro is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Ear village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagdishpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ear
As per Census 2011, Ear village has a total population of 3,821 people, consisting of 1,930 males and 1,891 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 688 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,048 literate and 1,773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ear are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,821 | 1,930 | 1,891 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 688 | 344 | 344 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,192 | 605 | 587 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 2,048 | 1,228 | 820 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,773 | 702 | 1,071 |
Nearby Villages of Ear
Ear is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ear
Ear is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piro to Ear is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Arrah to Ear is about 40 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 Ear
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ear village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Ear
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ear village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ear
Where is Ear located?
Ear village is located in Piro Subdivision, Bhojpur district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ear?
The Gram Panchayat of Ear is Ayar.
What is the pincode of Ear?
The pincode of Ear is 802155.
What is the population of Ear?
Ear has a total population of 3,821, including 1,930 males and 1,891 females.
How many households are there in Ear?
There are 541 households in Ear.
What is the literacy rate in Ear?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ear is 53.60%. Male literacy is 63.63% and female literacy is 43.36%.