Paita - Sonbarsa, Saharsa

Paita is a village situated in the Sonbarsa subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonbarsa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Biratpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paita is 226551. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.23 hectares and falls under the 852217 pincode. Saharasa is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Paita

As per Census 2011, Paita village has a total population of 3,908 people, consisting of 2,057 males and 1,851 females. The village has 890 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 681 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,261 literate and 1,647 illiterate residents. Additionally, 756 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paita

Paita 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 Paita

Paita is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simri Bhakhtiyarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharasa to Paita is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Paita is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paita

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

Health Facilities in Paita

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

FAQs about Paita