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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Pirari

According to the 2011 Census, Pirari village had a total population of 668 people, including 352 males and 316 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.13%, with male literacy at 73.74% and female literacy at 43.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 624.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pirari