Pakuhawa Village - 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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pakuhawa

As per Census 2011, Pakuhawa village has a total population of 3,031 people, consisting of 1,593 males and 1,438 females. The village has 642 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 692 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 986 literate and 2,045 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,031 1,593 1,438
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 692 346 346
Scheduled Castes (SC) 204 108 96
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 24 14 10
Literate Population 986 714 272
Illiterate Population 2,045 879 1,166

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Bahuarwa TilangahiSouth1.26 km
BheriharwaNorth-East1.65 km
Santpur ParsauniNorth-West1.94 km
ParsaSouth-West2.08 km
MajhariaNorth-West2.09 km
ParsotimpurSouth2.47 km
BhaluahiaWest2.54 km
MainatanrNorth2.83 km
MadhuriSouth2.95 km
BelwaniaWest2.98 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Pakuhawa

Where is Pakuhawa located?

Pakuhawa village is located in Mainatanr Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pakuhawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakuhawa is Madhuri.

What is the pincode of Pakuhawa?

The pincode of Pakuhawa is 845306.

What is the population of Pakuhawa?

Pakuhawa has a total population of 3,031, including 1,593 males and 1,438 females.

How many households are there in Pakuhawa?

There are 642 households in Pakuhawa.

What is the literacy rate in Pakuhawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakuhawa is 32.53%. Male literacy is 44.82% and female literacy is 18.92%.