Pastan - Andhratharhi, Madhubani

Pastan is a village situated in the Andhratharhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Andhratharhi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Ganauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pastan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pastan is 220639. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 847401 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pastan

According to the 2011 Census, Pastan village had a total population of 5,169 people, including 2,686 males and 2,483 females, living in 987 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.81%, with male literacy at 70.89% and female literacy at 45.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514.

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

Nearby Villages of Pastan

Pastan 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 Pastan

Pastan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Pastan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Pastan is about 30 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 Pastan

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

Health Facilities in Pastan

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

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