Pakri - Mashrakh, Saran

Pakri is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Khajuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakri is 232862. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Pakri

According to the 2011 Census, Pakri village had a total population of 2,184 people, including 1,107 males and 1,077 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.37%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 60.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pakri

Pakri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Pakri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Pakri is about 41 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 Pakri

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

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:

FAQs about Pakri