Pachua - Ekma, Saran

Pachua is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Panchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachua is 233315. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 841220 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Pachua

According to the 2011 Census, Pachua village had a total population of 4,892 people, including 2,459 males and 2,433 females, living in 784 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 53.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,057, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachua

Pachua 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 Pachua

Pachua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahendranath, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Pachua is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Pachua is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachua

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

Health Facilities in Pachua

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

FAQs about Pachua