Pachrukha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Pachrukha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Belahawa Madanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachrukha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachrukha is 216038. The village covers a total geographical area of 872.2 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Pachrukha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pachrukha

As per Census 2011, Pachrukha village has a total population of 5,238 people, consisting of 2,717 males and 2,521 females. The village has 880 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,031 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,749 literate and 3,489 illiterate residents. Additionally, 751 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 966 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2382,7172,521
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,031525506
Scheduled Castes (SC)751400351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)966503463
Literate Population1,7491,112637
Illiterate Population3,4891,6051,884

Nearby Villages of Pachrukha

Pachrukha 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)
BelahwaNorth-East1.88 km
AmhatNorth-East2.99 km
BatsaraEast3.36 km
BiharNorth-East3.37 km
GhurauliNorth3.64 km
MadanpurSouth3.66 km
KotrahaWest3.80 km
VindhyachalpurSouth-West4.11 km
SurajpurSouth-West4.24 km
KeraiNorth-West4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachrukha

Public transport in the Pachrukha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Pachrukha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Pachrukha is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachrukha

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

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

Health Facilities in Pachrukha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pachrukha

Where is Pachrukha located?

Pachrukha village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pachrukha?

The Gram Panchayat of Pachrukha is Belahawa Madanpur.

What is the pincode of Pachrukha?

The pincode of Pachrukha is 845105.

What is the population of Pachrukha?

Pachrukha has a total population of 5,238, including 2,717 males and 2,521 females.

How many households are there in Pachrukha?

There are 880 households in Pachrukha.

What is the literacy rate in Pachrukha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachrukha is 33.39%. Male literacy is 40.93% and female literacy is 25.27%.