Paterha - Nagra, Saran

Paterha is a village situated in the Nagra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagra and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Tujarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paterha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paterha is 233749. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 841442 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paterha

According to the 2011 Census, Paterha village had a total population of 1,870 people, including 961 males and 909 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.20%, with male literacy at 71.83% and female literacy at 44.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Paterha

Paterha 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 Paterha

Paterha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banni Mahamman, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Paterha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Paterha is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paterha

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

Health Facilities in Paterha

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

FAQs about Paterha