Pinjri - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Pinjri is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Pinjri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pinjri is 243849. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.39 hectares and falls under the 811105 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pinjri

According to the 2011 Census, Pinjri village had a total population of 3,597 people, including 1,858 males and 1,739 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.44%, with male literacy at 69.71% and female literacy at 50.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,095, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Pinjri

Pinjri 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 Pinjri

Pinjri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Pinjri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Pinjri is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pinjri

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

Health Facilities in Pinjri

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

FAQs about Pinjri