Pakri - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Pakri is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Karasghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 231138. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pakri

As per Census 2011, Pakri village has a total population of 3,081 people, consisting of 1,595 males and 1,486 females. The village has 490 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 545 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,466 literate and 1,615 illiterate residents. Additionally, 517 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sidhwalia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Pakri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Pakri is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Pakri