Panahri - Khizirsarai, Gaya

Panahri is a village situated in the Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khizirsarai and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Hemara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panahri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panahri is 255062. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 824233 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Panahri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panahri

As per Census 2011, Panahri village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 271 males and 280 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population551271280
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793742
Scheduled Castes (SC)334163171
Literate Population23614096
Illiterate Population315131184

Nearby Villages of Panahri

Panahri 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)
SaindihWest0.95 km
LaliariNorth-East1.36 km
GonardihNorth-West1.53 km
BaliariNorth1.57 km
SarbahdaSouth-East1.59 km
HemaraSouth-West1.97 km
SimraukaNorth-East1.99 km
Naudiha MahsiNorth2.63 km
SatawansWest2.80 km
Shekh BighaSouth-West2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Panahri

Panahri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Natesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Panahri is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panahri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Panahri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Panahri

Where is Panahri located?

Panahri village is located in Khizirsarai Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Panahri?

The Gram Panchayat of Panahri is Hemara.

What is the pincode of Panahri?

The pincode of Panahri is 824233.

What is the population of Panahri?

Panahri has a total population of 551, including 271 males and 280 females.

How many households are there in Panahri?

There are 78 households in Panahri.

What is the literacy rate in Panahri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panahri is 42.83%. Male literacy is 51.66% and female literacy is 34.29%.