Pakariar - Katiya, Gopalganj

Pakariar is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Gaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakariar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakariar is 229852. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pakariar

As per Census 2011, Pakariar village has a total population of 1,537 people, consisting of 672 males and 865 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,287 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 828 literate and 709 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,537672865
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270132138
Scheduled Castes (SC)472126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)984751
Literate Population828431397
Illiterate Population709241468

Nearby Villages of Pakariar

Pakariar 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)
Arazi RudarpurNorth-West0.83 km
JhilwaniaSouth-East0.99 km
BabhniSouth-West1.44 km
Sahijanwa KhurdNorth-East1.47 km
AmeaEast1.70 km
GauraSouth-East1.71 km
RudarpurNorth-West1.81 km
Bhagi Patti JhilNorth-East2.13 km
Kotwa KhasSouth-West2.46 km
ManpurSouth2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pakariar

Pakariar 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 Tariasujan, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Katiya to Pakariar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Pakariar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakariar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pakariar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pakariar

Where is Pakariar located?

Pakariar village is located in Katiya Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pakariar?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakariar is Gaura.

What is the pincode of Pakariar?

The pincode of Pakariar is 841437.

What is the population of Pakariar?

Pakariar has a total population of 1,537, including 672 males and 865 females.

How many households are there in Pakariar?

There are 238 households in Pakariar.

What is the literacy rate in Pakariar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakariar is 53.87%. Male literacy is 64.14% and female literacy is 45.90%.