Padri - Bithan, Samastipur

Padri is a village situated in the Bithan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bithan and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Ujan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padri is 237372. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.2 hectares and falls under the 848207 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Padri

As per Census 2011, Padri village has a total population of 2,658 people, consisting of 1,376 males and 1,282 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 657 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 983 literate and 1,675 illiterate residents. Additionally, 873 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padri

Padri 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 Padri

Padri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salauna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Padri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Padri 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 Padri

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

Health Facilities in Padri

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

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