Pathra - Mohanpur, Gaya

Pathra is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Lakhaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathra is 257213. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pathra

According to the 2011 Census, Pathra village had a total population of 330 people, including 150 males and 180 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.61%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 50.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paharpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Pathra is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Pathra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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