Pararauna - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Pararauna is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bajra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pararauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pararauna is 216435. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.13 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Pararauna

According to the 2011 Census, Pararauna village had a total population of 1,467 people, including 763 males and 704 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.05%, with male literacy at 75.73% and female literacy at 61.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 764, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Pararauna

Pararauna 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 Pararauna

Pararauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Pararauna is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pararauna is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pararauna

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

Health Facilities in Pararauna

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

FAQs about Pararauna