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

According to the 2011 Census, Panahri village had a total population of 551 people, including 271 males and 280 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 59.83% and female literacy at 40.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Panahri