Pilkhi - Mashrakh, Saran

Pilkhi 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Nawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilkhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilkhi is 232853. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Pilkhi

According to the 2011 Census, Pilkhi village had a total population of 1,789 people, including 888 males and 901 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.85%, with male literacy at 65.27% and female literacy at 42.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilkhi

Pilkhi 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 Pilkhi

Pilkhi 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 Masrakh, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Pilkhi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Pilkhi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilkhi

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

Health Facilities in Pilkhi

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

FAQs about Pilkhi