Paithana - Islampur, Nalanda

Paithana is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Bele serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paithana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paithana is 244908. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Paithana

According to the 2011 Census, Paithana village had a total population of 2,707 people, including 1,437 males and 1,270 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.65%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 51.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 489.

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

Nearby Villages of Paithana

Paithana 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 Paithana

Paithana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Paithana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Paithana is about 40 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 Paithana

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

Health Facilities in Paithana

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

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