Pakuhawa - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Pakuhawa is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Madhuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakuhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakuhawa is 216559. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pakuhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Pakuhawa village had a total population of 3,031 people, including 1,593 males and 1,438 females, living in 642 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.15%, with male literacy at 57.26% and female literacy at 24.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakuhawa

Pakuhawa 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 Pakuhawa

Public transport in the Pakuhawa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Pakuhawa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pakuhawa is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakuhawa

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

Health Facilities in Pakuhawa

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

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