Pirari - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Pirari is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Shitthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirari is 216374. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pirari

As per Census 2011, Pirari village has a total population of 668 people, consisting of 352 males and 316 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 624 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population668352316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1377463
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624325299
Literate Population314205109
Illiterate Population354147207

Nearby Villages of Pirari

Pirari 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)
BajniNorth-East0.73 km
Dih JagarnathpurSouth1.53 km
BakhriWest1.53 km
SarpharwaSouth-East1.59 km
JamhauliEast1.64 km
BijaypurSouth-West2.09 km
SithiSouth2.52 km
DumriEast2.63 km
SemriSouth-East2.79 km
KachkaharSouth-West3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pirari

Public transport in the Pirari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Pirari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pirari is about 67 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 Pirari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pirari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pirari

Where is Pirari located?

Pirari village is located in Gaunaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pirari?

The Gram Panchayat of Pirari is Shitthi.

What is the pincode of Pirari?

The pincode of Pirari is 845455.

What is the population of Pirari?

Pirari has a total population of 668, including 352 males and 316 females.

How many households are there in Pirari?

There are 99 households in Pirari.

What is the literacy rate in Pirari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pirari is 47.01%. Male literacy is 58.24% and female literacy is 34.49%.