Pirara - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Pirara is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Balesra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirara is 230774. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pirara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hathua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pirara

As per Census 2011, Pirara village has a total population of 2,567 people, consisting of 1,222 males and 1,345 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 463 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,285 literate and 1,282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 384 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 95 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirara

Pirara 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 Pirara

Pirara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Pirara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Pirara is about 20 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 Pirara

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

Health Facilities in Pirara

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

FAQs about Pirara