Pachlakh - Parsa, Saran

Pachlakh is a village situated in the Parsa subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parsa and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Pachalakh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachlakh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachlakh is 234041. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.7 hectares and falls under the 841402 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Pachlakh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amnour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pachlakh

According to the 2011 Census, Pachlakh village had a total population of 6,157 people, including 3,165 males and 2,992 females, living in 997 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 50.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachlakh

Pachlakh 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 Pachlakh

Pachlakh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marhaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Pachlakh is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Pachlakh is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachlakh

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

Health Facilities in Pachlakh

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

FAQs about Pachlakh