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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pakri

As per Census 2011, Pakri village has a total population of 2,118 people, consisting of 1,111 males and 1,007 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 463 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 854 literate and 1,264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 464 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1181,1111,007
Child Population (0–6 yrs)463241222
Scheduled Castes (SC)464234230
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 has a total population of 2,118, including 1,111 males and 1,007 females.

How many households are there in Pakri?

There are 373 households in Pakri.

What is the literacy rate in Pakri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakri is 40.32%. Male literacy is 51.67% and female literacy is 27.81%.