Paikant - Gogri, Khagaria

Paikant is a village situated in the Gogri subdivision of Khagaria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gogri and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Khagaria. Paikat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paikant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paikant is 238771. The village covers a total geographical area of 879 hectares and falls under the 851203 pincode. Gogari Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Paikant

According to the 2011 Census, Paikant village had a total population of 4,553 people, including 2,375 males and 2,178 females, living in 941 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.35%, with male literacy at 69.09% and female literacy at 50.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 961, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Paikant

Paikant 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 Paikant

Paikant is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharatkhand Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gogari Jamalpur to Paikant is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khagaria to Paikant is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paikant

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

Health Facilities in Paikant

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

FAQs about Paikant