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

According to the 2011 Census, Pauni village had a total population of 607 people, including 328 males and 279 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 94.25% and female literacy at 62.87%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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