Pakri - Phulwari, Patna

Pakri is a village situated in the Phulwari subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulwari and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Kurthoul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 245336. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 801505 pincode. Phuwari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pakri

As per Census 2011, Pakri village has a total population of 15,698 people, consisting of 8,462 males and 7,236 females. The village has 2,574 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,824 literate and 4,874 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population15,6988,4627,236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,2721,2391,033
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,172654518
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734231
Literate Population10,8246,4314,393
Illiterate Population4,8742,0312,843

Nearby Villages of Pakri

Pakri 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)
Sain ChakWest1.51 km
NathupurSouth1.80 km
Khaprail ChakSouth2.87 km
ShekhpuraEast3.06 km
BitauraSouth-West3.21 km
RahimpurSouth3.58 km
ParsaSouth3.84 km
ChilbiliSouth-West3.91 km
Kamta ChakSouth-East4.33 km
Naya ChakEast4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pakri

Pakri 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 Phulwari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phuwari to Pakri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Pakri is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pakri

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

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

FAQs about Pakri

Where is Pakri located?

Pakri village is located in Phulwari Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pakri?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakri is Kurthoul.

What is the pincode of Pakri?

The pincode of Pakri is 801505.

What is the population of Pakri?

Pakri has a total population of 15,698, including 8,462 males and 7,236 females.

How many households are there in Pakri?

There are 2,574 households in Pakri.

What is the literacy rate in Pakri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakri is 68.95%. Male literacy is 76.00% and female literacy is 60.71%.