Pes - Nardiganj, Nawada

Pes is a village situated in the Nardiganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nardiganj and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Pes village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pes is 257434. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 805109 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pes

According to the 2011 Census, Pes village had a total population of 3,264 people, including 1,673 males and 1,591 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.55%, with male literacy at 55.93% and female literacy at 36.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,508, 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 Pes

Pes 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 Pes

Pes is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsoo, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Pes is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Pes is about 27 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 Pes

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

Health Facilities in Pes

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

FAQs about Pes