Pachra - Balrampur, Katihar

Pachra is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Bhimiyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachra is 224853. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.4 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Pachra

According to the 2011 Census, Pachra village had a total population of 1,801 people, including 948 males and 853 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.89%, with male literacy at 58.79% and female literacy at 42.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachra

Pachra 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 Pachra

Pachra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Pachra is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Pachra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachra

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

Health Facilities in Pachra

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

FAQs about Pachra