Pathra - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Pathra is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Shekhwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathra is 256566. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pathra

According to the 2011 Census, Pathra village had a total population of 964 people, including 490 males and 474 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.29%, with male literacy at 46.80% and female literacy at 26.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 674, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathra

Pathra 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 Pathra

Pathra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is West Cabin Gaya, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Pathra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Pathra is about 19 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 Pathra

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

Health Facilities in Pathra

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

FAQs about Pathra