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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Pakariar

According to the 2011 Census, Pakariar village had a total population of 1,537 people, including 672 males and 865 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,287 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.35%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 54.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pakariar