Nihura - Phulwari, Patna

Nihura is a village situated in the Phulwari subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulwari and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Dhiwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nihura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihura is 245373. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 801505 pincode. Phuwari is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Nihura

According to the 2011 Census, Nihura village had a total population of 989 people, including 507 males and 482 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.11%, with male literacy at 75.41% and female literacy at 62.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Nihura

Nihura 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 Nihura

Nihura 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 Punpun, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phuwari to Nihura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Nihura is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nihura

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

Health Facilities in Nihura

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

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