Pakri - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Pakri is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Sandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 244141. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Pakri

According to the 2011 Census, Pakri village had a total population of 2,118 people, including 1,111 males and 1,007 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.60%, with male literacy at 65.98% and female literacy at 35.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1181,1111,007
Child Population (0–6 yrs)463241222
Scheduled Castes (SC)464234230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population854574280
Illiterate Population1,264537727

Nearby Villages of Pakri

Pakri 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)
Sab ChakNorth-West1.16 km
KaraiNorth-East1.48 km
KamarthuSouth-West1.61 km
KhokhnaNorth-West1.99 km
GhosiSouth-East2.06 km
ParsaraiNorth-East2.38 km
SandhNorth-West2.52 km
MakrautaWest2.78 km
MusarhiSouth-West2.88 km
GalibpurNorth3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pakri

Pakri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Pakri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Pakri is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakri

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

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

Health Facilities in Pakri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pakri

Where is Pakri located?

Pakri village is located in Karai Parsurai Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pakri?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakri is Sandh.

What is the pincode of Pakri?

The pincode of Pakri is 801304.

What is the population of Pakri?

Pakri had a total population of 2,118, including 1,111 males and 1,007 females.

How many households are there in Pakri?

Pakri had 373 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pakri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakri was 51.60%. Male literacy was 65.98% and female literacy was 35.67%.