Pakharpur - Dumaria, Gaya

Pakharpur is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Mahuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakharpur is 256188. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Pakharpur

As per Census 2011, Pakharpur village has a total population of 1,485 people, consisting of 799 males and 686 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 910 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 605 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakharpur

Pakharpur 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 Pakharpur

Pakharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Pakharpur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Pakharpur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakharpur

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

Health Facilities in Pakharpur

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

FAQs about Pakharpur