Pank - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Pank is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Pank village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pank is 243823. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pank

According to the 2011 Census, Pank village had a total population of 2,008 people, including 1,017 males and 991 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.24%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 57.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 771, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pank

Pank 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 Pank

Pank is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Pank is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Pank is about 22 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 Pank

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

Health Facilities in Pank

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

FAQs about Pank