Pachloa - Islampur, Nalanda

Pachloa is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Panchlowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachloa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachloa is 244919. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pachloa

As per Census 2011, Pachloa village has a total population of 2,572 people, consisting of 1,357 males and 1,215 females. The village has 369 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 441 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,071 literate and 1,501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 527 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5721,3571,215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441233208
Scheduled Castes (SC)527276251
Literate Population1,071708363
Illiterate Population1,501649852

Nearby Villages of Pachloa

Pachloa 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)
AkbarpurNorth-East0.39 km
BhabhaunaSouth-West1.22 km
ChandanpuraWest1.27 km
SirhariSouth-East2.12 km
ChaurawanSouth-West2.30 km
MerhiWest2.36 km
DhekwahaNorth2.50 km
DanapurNorth-West2.75 km
SonawanWest2.79 km
BaralgawanNorth-East2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachloa

Pachloa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 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 Islampur to Pachloa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Pachloa is about 50 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 Pachloa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pachloa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pachloa 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 Pachloa

Where is Pachloa located?

Pachloa village is located in Islampur Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pachloa?

The Gram Panchayat of Pachloa is Panchlowa.

What is the pincode of Pachloa?

The pincode of Pachloa is 801303.

What is the population of Pachloa?

Pachloa has a total population of 2,572, including 1,357 males and 1,215 females.

How many households are there in Pachloa?

There are 369 households in Pachloa.

What is the literacy rate in Pachloa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachloa is 41.64%. Male literacy is 52.17% and female literacy is 29.88%.