Nirpur - Silao, Nalanda

Nirpur is a village situated in the Silao subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silao and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Nirpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nirpur is 245072. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 803111 pincode. Silao is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalanda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Nirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nirpur village had a total population of 2,546 people, including 1,355 males and 1,191 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.37%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 62.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Nirpur

Nirpur 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 Nirpur

Nirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silao to Nirpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Nirpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nirpur

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

Health Facilities in Nirpur

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

FAQs about Nirpur