Pakri - Katiya, Gopalganj

Pakri is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bairiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 229747. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pakri

According to the 2011 Census, Pakri village had a total population of 2,948 people, including 1,321 males and 1,627 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 1,232 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.63%, with male literacy at 77.91% and female literacy at 51.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakri

Pakri 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 Pakri

Pakri 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 Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Pakri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Pakri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakri

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

Health Facilities in Pakri

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

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