Pakargawn - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Pakargawn is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mahipur Bhathaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakargawn village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakargawn is 216898. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.1 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pakargawn

According to the 2011 Census, Pakargawn village had a total population of 2,802 people, including 1,394 males and 1,408 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.28%, with male literacy at 45.13% and female literacy at 31.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakargawn

Pakargawn 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 Pakargawn

Pakargawn is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Pakargawn is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pakargawn is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakargawn

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

Health Facilities in Pakargawn

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

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