Pakaha - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Pakaha is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Gamhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakaha is 231216. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pakaha

According to the 2011 Census, Pakaha village had a total population of 1,790 people, including 899 males and 891 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.91%, with male literacy at 55.24% and female literacy at 34.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakaha

Pakaha 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 Pakaha

Pakaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Pakaha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Pakaha is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakaha

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

Health Facilities in Pakaha

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

FAQs about Pakaha