Pakaura - Dhanarua, Patna

Pakaura is a village situated in the Dhanarua subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanarua and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Baribigha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakaura is 246005. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 804452 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pakaura

According to the 2011 Census, Pakaura village had a total population of 1,966 people, including 1,004 males and 962 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.45%, with male literacy at 81.40% and female literacy at 42.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakaura

Pakaura 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 Pakaura

Pakaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Teneri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Pakaura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Pakaura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakaura

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

Health Facilities in Pakaura

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

FAQs about Pakaura