Pakari - Kharagpur, Munger

Pakari is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Manjhgayn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakari is 243017. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pakari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jamui Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pakari

According to the 2011 Census, Pakari village had a total population of 677 people, including 363 males and 314 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.99%, with male literacy at 46.67% and female literacy at 19.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakari

Pakari 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 Pakari

Pakari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Pakari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Pakari is about 48 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 Pakari

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

Health Facilities in Pakari

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

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