Pirhi - Dulhin Bazar, Patna

Pirhi is a village situated in the Dulhin Bazar subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dulhin Bazar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Narhi Pirhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirhi is 245664. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 801102 pincode. Masaurhi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pirhi

According to the 2011 Census, Pirhi village had a total population of 1,440 people, including 726 males and 714 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.59%, with male literacy at 88.71% and female literacy at 64.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,440726714
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18410678
Scheduled Castes (SC)915140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population962550412
Illiterate Population478176302

Nearby Villages of Pirhi

Pirhi 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)
HarpuraNorth0.62 km
NarhiSouth-West1.20 km
SherpuraSouth1.37 km
MahabalipurEast1.67 km
Bhimni ChakWest1.79 km
KopaNorth-East1.80 km
SingharaNorth-West2.03 km
SabazpuraEast2.24 km
Pila ChakNorth-West2.31 km
SorampurSouth-West2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pirhi

Pirhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Taregna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Masaurhi to Pirhi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Pirhi is about 45 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 Pirhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pirhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pirhi

Where is Pirhi located?

Pirhi village is located in Dulhin Bazar Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pirhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Pirhi is Narhi Pirhi.

What is the pincode of Pirhi?

The pincode of Pirhi is 801102.

What is the population of Pirhi?

Pirhi had a total population of 1,440, including 726 males and 714 females.

How many households are there in Pirhi?

Pirhi had 236 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pirhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pirhi was 76.59%. Male literacy was 88.71% and female literacy was 64.78%.