Pauni - Madhepur, Madhubani

Pauni is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Tardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pauni is 220837. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Pauni

As per Census 2011, Pauni village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 328 males and 279 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 212 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population607328279
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1096742
Literate Population395246149
Illiterate Population21282130

Nearby Villages of Pauni

Pauni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DesamSouth-West1.13 km
BishunpurSouth-East1.62 km
ShankarpurWest1.81 km
BiraulNorth2.22 km
MatrasNorth-East2.71 km
DhabghatEast2.95 km
TardihaSouth2.95 km
BhiraharNorth2.99 km
SemrahaSouth-West3.08 km
NighmaEast3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pauni

Pauni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Pauni is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Pauni is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pauni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pauni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pauni

Where is Pauni located?

Pauni village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pauni?

The Gram Panchayat of Pauni is Tardiha.

What is the pincode of Pauni?

The pincode of Pauni is 847402.

What is the population of Pauni?

Pauni has a total population of 607, including 328 males and 279 females.

How many households are there in Pauni?

There are 152 households in Pauni.

What is the literacy rate in Pauni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pauni is 65.07%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 53.41%.