Penula Khas - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Penula Khas is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bairia Durg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penula Khas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penula Khas is 230721. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 841438 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Penula Khas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Penula Khas

According to the 2011 Census, Penula Khas village had a total population of 1,707 people, including 819 males and 888 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.33%, with male literacy at 73.58% and female literacy at 48.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Penula Khas

Penula Khas 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 Penula Khas

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Penula Khas. The nearest railway station is Phulwaria, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Penula Khas is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Penula Khas is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penula Khas

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

Health Facilities in Penula Khas

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

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