Kauri - Paliganj, Patna

Kauri is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Katka Paigambarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauri is 245810. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.41 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kauri

According to the 2011 Census, Kauri village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 697 males and 589 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.02%, with male literacy at 83.10% and female literacy at 56.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauri

Kauri 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 Kauri

Kauri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad Court, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Kauri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Kauri is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauri

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

Health Facilities in Kauri

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

FAQs about Kauri